✦ White Belt Foundations of Tattoo
- Dojo Ink
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 hours ago
Master the fundamentals of tattooing.
Perfect for beginners and future apprentices.
Safety. Structure. Stillness. The beginning of your path.
White Belt is where every artist starts — with clarity, discipline, and a deep understanding of the fundamentals.This level teaches you everything you need to build a safe, confident, and intentional tattoo practice before technique ever touches real skin.
This isn’t about rushing. It’s about building the foundation of who you will become as an artist.
⭐ WHO WHITE BELT IS FOR
This level is designed for:
Total beginners
Artists transitioning from drawing → tattooing
Students who need structure
Anyone who wants industry-standard sanitation training
People who have tattooed before but want to correct bad habits
Future apprentices preparing for studio work
No experience needed — only discipline, curiosity, and commitment.
⭐ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
White Belt builds your base as a tattooer — your mindset, your safety habits, and your foundational skills.
🞂 Studio Setup & Sanitation (Legal Standards)
Cross-contamination prevention
How to set up a safe station
Proper machine + equipment handling
Bagging, barriers, sharps, and disinfection
Health department expectations
🞂 Understanding Your Tools
Machine anatomy
Needles (RL, RS, M1, M2)
Power supply basics
Grip + machine ergonomics
Ink types, caps, and supplies
🞂 Linework Foundations
Steady-hand drills
Straight line control
Curves, circles, tapers
Angle + depth awareness on practice skin
🞂 Machine Control & Hand Mechanics
The “three-point anchor”
Wrist movement vs arm movement
Hand speed vs machine speed
🞂 Stencil Basics & Design Prep
How to design simple, clean tattoos
Creating clear stencils
Placement + body flow 101
🞂 Professional Mindset
Boundaries
Client safety
What it actually means to be a tattoo artist
⭐ WHAT YOU GET
✔ Full White Belt Video Course
Clear demonstrations, safety walkthroughs, and foundational technique lessons.
✔ Printable Worksheets
Drills, line guides, and safety checklists.
✔ Foundation Drills (15–20 Exercises)
Designed to build muscle memory and control.
✔ Progress Tracker
Move through the material at your own pace.
✔ White Belt Certification
Required to pass into Yellow Belt.
⭐ TIMELINE
3–4 weeks(assuming 1–2 hours of practice per session)
Students should expect to complete:
all sanitation modules
foundational drills
basic technique assignments
No real-skin tattooing occurs at this level.
⭐ SUPPLIES NEEDED
Practice skin
3RL and 5RL needle cartridges
Liner machine
Black ink (practice grade)
Stencil paper + transfer gel
Setup + sanitation materials
(White Belt includes a full supply guide + recommended brands.)
⭐ PRICE
$297 (or 2 payments of $160)Included in the Full Belt Bundle and the 6-Month Apprenticeship Path.
Every mastery begins with discipline.Every artist begins with a White Belt.
If you’re ready to learn safely, intentionally, and with real clarity — the Dojo is ready for you.
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