There are 7 belts in karate. The order of obtaining certain belts may vary depending on the style of karate practiced (Shinkyokushin, Shōtōkan, Gōjū Ryu, Wado Ryu, Shito Ryu, etc.). In ShinKyokushin Karate, the order is as follows: white, orange, blue, yellow, green, brown and black.