Although our system is Chinese, we have gone to the Japanese style obi because it is more functional than the satin sash. Our rank structure is based on particular area of focus... White belt - Basics Yellow Belt (2 levels) - BaiXingQuan Blue Belt (2 levels) - XingYiQuan Green Belt (2 levels) - TaiJiQuan Brown Belt (2 levels) - BaGuaChang Black Belt (5 levels) - synthesis of the above systems Red Belt (equivalent to 6th, 7th, and 8th dan) chufeng