Belt Meanings
Koren Terminology
General TKD
MSY
Techniques
100

What is the meaning of a white belt?

Innocence, a beginner with no previous TKD knowledge

100

How do you say blue in Korean?

Chan

100

How many patterns are there in TKD and why?

24 to represent 24 hours in a day or the entire life of mankind, because compared to the universe, the entire lifespan of man is but a day.

100

Who is Mrs. Hansen's instructor?

Dr. Kramer

100

How do you say Kick in Korean?

Chagi

200

What is the meaning of a green belt?

Green signifies the plant's growth as TKD skills begin to develop

200

How do you say right in Korean?

Oren

200

When was the ITF founded?

March 22, 1966

200

When was Maum Sin Yong founded?

1989

200

What does Han mean in English?

Red

300

What does a black belt signify?

The opposite of white, signifying maturity and proficiency.  It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

300

How do you say Walking Stance in Korean?

Gunnun sogi

300

What does Chang-Hon mean?

Blue cottage

300

What rank is Dr. Kramer?

6th Dan

300

What does Jirugi mean? 

Punch

400

What is the significance of a red belt?

Red signifies danger, to ones self and others, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning to the opponent to stay away

400

How do you say Sitting Stance in Korean?

Annun sogi

400

What does a blue belt signify?

Heaven or the sky, toward which the plant grows as training progresses

400

What is Mrs. Hansen's rank?

5th Dan

400

Name the technique in English:  Anuro makgi - Moves from outward to inward, ending at the center of the chest

Inward block with the outer forearm

500

What does a gold belt symbolize?

The earth from which a plant sprouts as the foundations of TKD are being laid

500

How do you say L-Stance in Korean?

Niunja sogi 

(Pronounced closer to nan-cha)

500

Who founded the Phoenix Group?

Grandmaster John Tomkins

500

Who determines if a black belt candidate passed their test?

Phoenix Group board

500

Name the tecnhique in English: ap palkup taerigi - mainly executed in a walking stance to target the philtrum, jaw, ribs, or solar plexus.  The body is full-facing and the fist should be facing upward at the moment of impact.

Reverse front elbow strike

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