DKFA Black Belt In Training™ T-Shirt
Every black belt starts as a beginner.
The Black Belt In Training™ Tee is designed for martial artists who understand that success is earned through consistency, discipline, and perseverance. Featuring a bold front graphic and a belt progression chart on the back, this shirt celebrates the journey from White Belt to Black Belt.
The front design showcases a traditional white belt with a DKFA orange IN TRAINING patch beneath bold BLACK BELT lettering—a reminder that every expert was once a beginner. The back features the complete belt progression path and the message:
EVERY BLACK BELT WAS ONCE A WHITE BELT
Whether you're training in class, coaching on the mat, attending tournaments, or representing your martial arts lifestyle outside the dojang, this shirt is built to inspire progress and pride.
Front Design- Bold BLACK BELT typography
- Traditional white belt graphic
- DKFA orange IN TRAINING patch
- Motivational mantra:
SHOW UP // WORK HARD // NEVER QUIT
- "EVERY BLACK BELT WAS ONCE A WHITE BELT"
- Full belt progression chart
- Official DKFA Martial Arts branding
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Black Heather
- Heather Navy
- Heather True Royal
- Forest
- Taekwondo students
- Martial arts instructors
- Black Belt Club members
- Parents of martial arts students
- Tournament weekends
- Dojang spirit wear
- Everyday casual wear
This shirt represents more than rank—it represents the mindset of showing up, putting in the work, and continuing forward one step at a time. The clean athletic styling makes it easy to wear both inside and outside the dojang while proudly representing the martial arts journey.
SHOW UP // WORK HARD // NEVER QUIT
Product Features- Premium Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Soft retail fit
- Lightweight and breathable
- Durable side-seamed construction
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Unisex sizing
- Designed for training, casual wear, and everyday comfort
With side seams
Located along the sides, they help hold the garment's shape longer and give it structural support
Ribbed knit collar with seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Sleeve Printing Techniques
Most providers fulfill their sleeve prints using the Direct-to-Film (DTF) method, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. TextilDruck and Fulfill Engine use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their sleeves, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Neck Label Printing Techniques
Most providers print their labels using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, TextilDruck and Stoked on Printing use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing for their labels, providing vibrant colors and a smooth finish
Age restrictions
For adults
Other compliance information
REACH Certified
Country of origin
Blank product sourced from Honduras
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Tumble dry: low heat; Iron, steam or dry: medium heat; Do not dryclean.
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