Testing Definitions
Students are responsible to know the meaning of their belt colors and pattern definitions to their rankings. The following information is designed as a study guide so that the student will be prepared for their promotional testing.
White Belt
The white belt signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.
- Chon Ji – 19 moves, left foot returns
- Song Song – 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.
Yellow Belt
Yellow signifies the earth, from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.
- Dan Gun – 21 moves, left foot returns | Do San – 24 moves, right foot returns
- Song Song – 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.
Green Belt
Green signifies the plant’s growth as taekwondo skills are developing.
- Won Hyo – 28 moves, right foot returns | Yul Gok – 38 moves, left foot returns
- Yong Gom – 40 moves, left foot returns – Yong Gom means “Inspiration.” With goals firmly in mind, the students must also learn to self-inspire themselves into action, as they develop a sense of self-worth.
Blue Belt
Blue belt signifies the heavens, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as the Taekwondo training progresses.
- Joong Gun – 32 moves, left foot returns | Toi Gye – 37 moves, right foot returns
- Yong Gom – 40 moves, left foot returns – Yong Gom means “Inspiration.” With goals firmly in mind, the students must also learn to self-inspire themselves into action, as they develop a sense of self-worth. Without this, one may never strive for success as they may feel that they do not deserve the rewards that accompany achievement.
Red Belt
Red Belt signifies danger, warning the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay away.
- Hwa Rang – 29 moves, right foot returns | Choong Moo – 30 moves, left foot returns
- Hyun Sil – 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.