Is the black belt the highest achievement in karate?

Answer 1

Each style of karate sets its own rules and promotions. In some styles, dark blue is the highest rank. A style could set the brown belt as the highest, but most use the black belt. In traditional karate, the highest possible belt is red.

Answer 2

Brown belt is one of the kyu ranks. It is usually one of the highest ranks you achieve prior to becoming a black belt. First or Second kyu is the rank that usually wears a brown belt.

Answer 3

Sort of. There are ten levels of black belt, so reaching the first level is just the beginning!

Answer 4

It depends on the style. In traditional styles, a red belt is the highest you can reach, representing 9th and 10th Dan levels. The 7th and 8th Dan wear a red and white belt.