What belt comes after red in karate?

Answer 1

In shotokan karate, the 9th kyu grade is orange belt, after the 8th kyu grade, red.

But this will vary according the the particular school of karate, some schools not using a red belt at all in their system.

In some styles the red belt indicates 9th or 10th Dan, which is as high as you can go.

Answer 2

It might be blue or black. It usually depends on what karate class you go to.

In some styles red belt is the highest level possible, reserved for 9th and 10th Dan holders.