Belt Meanings
What is the meaning of a white belt?
Innocence, a beginner with no previous TKD knowledge
How do you say blue in Korean?
Chan
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.
Who is Mrs. Hansen's instructor?
Dr. Kramer
How do you say Kick in Korean?
Chagi
What is the meaning of a green belt?
Green signifies the plant's growth as TKD skills begin to develop
How do you say right in Korean?
Oren
When was the ITF founded?
March 22, 1966
When was Maum Sin Yong founded?
1989
What does Han mean in English?
Red
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.
How do you say Walking Stance in Korean?
Gunnun sogi
What does Chang-Hon mean?
Blue cottage
What rank is Dr. Kramer?
6th Dan
What does Jirugi mean?
Punch
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
How do you say Sitting Stance in Korean?
Annun sogi
What does a blue belt signify?
Heaven or the sky, toward which the plant grows as training progresses
What is Mrs. Hansen's rank?
5th Dan
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
What does a gold belt symbolize?
The earth from which a plant sprouts as the foundations of TKD are being laid
How do you say L-Stance in Korean?
Niunja sogi
(Pronounced closer to nan-cha)
Who founded the Phoenix Group?
Grandmaster John Tomkins
Who determines if a black belt candidate passed their test?
Phoenix Group board
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