Student Area

Choong-Moo ( Black Belt )

Choong-Moo

Choong-Moo (30 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor the present day submarine. The reason this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King.

Student Area 2nd Dan

Kwang-Gae ( Black Belt )

(39 movements)
KWANG-GAE is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A. D., the year he came to the throne

Student Area 2nd Dan

Po-Eun ( Black Belt )

(36 movements)
PO-EUN is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem “I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times” is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

Student Area 3rd Dan

EUI-AM ( Black Belt )

(Movements – 45)
EUI- AM is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly way religion) in 1905. The diagram represents his Indomitable Spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation

Student Area 3rd Dan

Ko-Dang ( Black Belt )

(39 movements)
Ko-Dang is the pseudonym of the patriot Cho Man Sik who dedicated his life to the independence movement and education of his people. The 39 movements signify his times of imprisonment and his birthplace on the 39th parallel.

Student Area 3rd Dan

choong-jang ( Black Belt )

(52 movements)

Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.

Belt Colour Meanings
ITF Belt colour

When you visit a Taekwon-Do dojang, or participate in a taekwondo class for the first time, you will notice that the belt colour of the students will be different. The belt color signifies each students level of training and proficiency.

In order to progress to the next belt colour, the student need to undergo a physical test (ITF Grading), which becomes increasingly more complex and difficult as they progress to higher ranks.

ITF Taekwon-Do Belt Sequence
White Belt – 10th Gup
White Belt / Yellow Tip – 9th Gup
Yellow Belt – 8th Gup
Yellow Belt / Green Tip – 7th Gup
Green Belt – 6th Gup
Green Belt / Blue Tip – 5th Gup
Blue Belt – 4th Gup
Blue Belt / Red Tip – 3rd Gup
Red Belt – 2nd Gup
Red Belt / Black Tip – 1st Gup
Black Belt – 1st – 9th Degree

ITF White Belt ⚪
White : Signifies innocence. No previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do, as that of a beginner student.

This belt normally comes with the dobok, and no test is required to wear a white belt. It is the equivalent of ‘L-plates’ for a driver.

ITF yellow belt 💛

Yellow : Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.

ITF Green Belt🍏

Green : Signifies the plants growth as the Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.

ITF Blue Belt 🔷

Blue : Signifies the sky and the heavens, towards which the tree grows as Taekwon-Do training progresses.

ITF Red Belt ❤️

Red : Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning an opponent to stay away.

ITF Black Belt ◼️

Black : The opposite of white, therefore signifying a maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do and the holder’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Significance of Belt Colour
The main purpose of the belt is not just to distinguish the rank but also to represent the philosophical significance of the Taekwon-do practitioner.

It was decided at a special meeting on July 1st 1985 that the belt should be wrapped around the waist only once.

One (as in once around the waist) symbolises:

Pursue one goal whatsoever, once it has been determined
Serve one master with unshakable loyalty
Gain a victory in one blow
The belt should be tied in a square (or reef) knot beginning by crossing the right side over the left side then crossing the left over the right. The ends of the belt should hang at the same length and the opening of the square knot should be pointed to the students left.

The belt colour meanings refer either to the stage of development of a student, or to the plant/tree which symbolises the Taekwon-do student’s progression.

The belt colours were not chosen arbitrary. They are in-fact steeped in tradition. The colours of Black, Red and Blue denote the various levels of hierarchy during the Koguryo and Silla Dynasties of ancient Korea.