Meaning of the Yellow Belt - Yellow signifies the earth, from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.
As a new yellow belt, you have taken the first step on the ladder to success! As you begin to learn new material, remember to keep practicing your old material. Everything you are learning now will form the foundation for your advanced training in Taekwondo.
You are now ready to build a strong root system; strong stances. Practice your basic techniques and develop them to the best of your ability.
Taekwondo developed from a very strong foundation developed over the centuries. Taekwondo is a martial art that utilizes only the weapons of your own body: hands, feet, mind, and spirit. In this way, those who train are always prepared as they always carry their weapons with them.
During the 7th century in the Silla dynasty in Korea, martial arts were very important. But the Koreans also recognized the importance of the arts of the mind, and these were equally emphasized. The most elite of their society were young men, known as the Hwa Rang Do, skilled in both mental and martial arts. Over the following centuries, martial arts training was not as emphasized until the early 1900’s when the Japanese occupied Korea and forbade the practice of any form of Korean martial arts. Because the martial arts had a strong root system among the Korean people, some continued to train in secret and were able to keep the martial arts tradition alive in Korea through their dedication and perseverance.
As a Yellow Belt, you will learn three patterns:
(30 moves, right foot returns)
Song Song means "Imagination." In the initial stage of philosophical development, students must use their imagination to set goals beyond their current limitations and, from this, visualize their achievements in advance. This, in turn, strengthens their belief system to the point that specific goals are possible and obtainable.
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(21 moves, left foot returns)
Click here for Dan Gun Pattern
(24 moves, right foot returns)
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprout and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is begin laid.