Belt Meanings & Code
Meaning of Blue belt?
Water is pure and necessary for all life. Water takes on the form in which it is held and moves in the path of least resistance. In this, water is symbolic of wisdom.
Meaning of Taeguek Six?
Liquid and formless. Water always flows downward. Even when passing over obstacles, such as rocks in a stream.
Ko Jin Gam Rae
Hard work brings success. Through hard work, you can achieve your dreams.
Home Rule 9?
Children will not interrupt adult conversations.
School Rule 3?
Bow to the Grand Master, Master, Instructor, senior belts, and fellow students.
Meaning of Brown belt?
Soil. With roots planted firmly in the soil, the tree can grow tall.
Meaning of Taeguek Seven?
Symbolizes a mountain and man’s relationship to it. Man cannot climb a mountain in haste, but must plan his path and know when and where to stop and rest.
Sang Kyoung Ha Rae
Have respect for your elders and those who have come before you.
Home Rule 10?
Children must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.
School Rule 4?
No smoking, eating, or drinking in the do-jang
Meaning of Red belt?
The summer sun swelters with intensity of growth and maturation.
Meaning of Taeguek Eight?
The earth is the source of all life. Things take life from it and grow on it, drawing limitless energy from it. The earth is where the creative force of heaven is embodied. The earth is always wordless, it hugs and grows everything.
Sa Oh Ji Kyo
Water and fish have a special relationship.
Tenet 1 & Tenet 2 ?
Courtesy; Behavior that demonstrates consideration, cooperation, respect, and generosity towards others and self.
Integrity; Honesty towards self and others, trustworthiness, and incorruptibility.
School Rule 5?
Respect your senior belts. Bow when asking a question.
Meaning of Black belt?
Black is a color that cannot be changed by adding other colors. It is the color of mastery, and yet mastery of Tae Kwon Do. Like the flowering lotus blossom it reveals more beauty with the opening of each petal. Thus, a higher belt which seems to be a crowning end is but the beginning.
Meaning of Koryo?
the spirit of the Korean People. Every movement symbolizes the Strong conviction and will with which the Koryo men held in check Mongolians, and therefore, it can be one’s posture of cultivation himself in which he may follow the wisdom and unyielding spirit of the man of conviction.
Ship See IL Bon
Ten cups make one bowl. Through cooperation and working together, we can accomplish more than we can as individuals.
Tenet 3?
Perseverance; Willingness to struggle against all odds to reach the goal.
School Rule 6?
Answer questions with the proper respect, “Yes sir/no sir” or “Yes ma’am/no ma’am.”
Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Code?
1. Respect each other. 2. Help each other 3. Be honest 4. Always stand by the weak.
Meaning of keumgang?
"diamond" and also refers to Mount Keumgang, a revered mountain in Korea. It symbolizes unbreakable strength, resilience, and the spirit of a powerful warrior
Su Shin Je Ga Chi Guk Pyong Chun Ha
Peace within myself brings peace within the family. Peace in the community, peace in the country and peace throughout the World.
Tenet 4 & Tenet 5?
Self- Control; The ability to control one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.
Indomitable Spirit; A true student of Taekwondo will never give up.The most difficult goals can be achieved with indomitable spirit.
School Rule 7?
No horse playing in the do-jang.