Meaning of the Red Belt -Red Belt signifies danger, warning the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay away.
You’ve done it! You’ve been awarded a red belt, that coveted level just before Black Belt. What does it mean to you? You are now considered an advanced student, ready to refine and polish the basic techniques you have already learned. You have demonstrated that you have power with your board breaks.
You must now realize the importance of controlling yourself and your techniques to prevent injury to others. All basic techniques are now available in your sparring sets. It is time to focus on improving your existing skills. You must also learn patience since this is usually a lengthy process. You will no longer be able to test at every school testing.
Hyun Sil is the third discipline pattern in the Choong Sil series. Hyun Sil means actualization or the development of a strong work ethic. To advance to Black Belt requires dedication, perseverance and hard work. As you refine your technique, many of the changes may seem small, but each one is important.
The Hwa Rang, the flower of Korean manhood, were a group of elite young men who trained not only in martial arts, but also in painting, calligraphy and other arts during the Silla dynasty. Most of the future leaders of the country developed through the Hwa Rang. General Choi Hong Hi trained the elite 29th Infantry Division during the Korean War in special martial arts techniques. They became the equivalent of our Special Forces. Following the war, General Choi organized the various kwons (schools of martial arts) into a new system of martial arts known as taekwondo.
General Choi later formed the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF), which exists today and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The ITF is one of the two primary international taekwondo federations. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was formed by and is still the official arm of the Korean government. It, too, is international in scope and has thousands of members worldwide. These organizations have undergone many changes in recent years but they represent the two principal types of Taekwondo practiced today.
29 moves, right foot returns
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30 moves, left foot returns
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50 moves, left foot returns
Hyun Sil means "Actualization." Actualization is to take the first step and enter into the process of the work and reward system. The development of a strong work ethic is the most important element in this philosophy. Even the most average of people can achieve excellence with a positive work habit.
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Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.