a method for recording and displaying achievements on a martial arts belt is provided with a base member , which is removably or permanently coupled with the martial arts belt . a plurality of achievement indicators are provided to releasably engage the base member and display indicia relating to particular achievements . indicia may be disposed along the base member and read using an electronic scanner that is coupled with a computer to track individual student attendance . software may be provided for storing and organizing data relating to the achievements and attendance of each student .