general

Belt

Kup

Pattern

Moves

Meaning

White

Four Directional

Innocence, the beginning of a student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.

White Belt, Yellow Tip

Chon Ji

Chon Ji means "Heaven and Earth". It represents the creation of the world. The pattern Consist of two parts, one being Heaven and the other earth.

Yellow Belt

Dan Gun
Dun Goon
Tan Gun

Earth, the roots of a plant sprouts as the foundation of Tae Kwon Do is Laid (Birth).
Named after the Legendary hero who was said to have founded Korea in 2334 B.C.

Yellow Belt, Green Tip

Toe San

The pseudonym of the great Korean patriot and educator, Ahn Ch’ang Ho (1876-1938).

Green Belt

Won Hyo
Wan Hyo

Growth, the plant grows as Tae Kwon do skills begin to Develop.
Named after the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 A.D.

Green Belt, Blue Tip

Yul Gok

The pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar, Yi I (1536-1584), who is also known as the "Confucius of Korea".

Blue Belt

Joong Gun
Chung Gwen

Heaven, as the plant Matures into a towering tree as the training progresses Maturity.
Named after the patriot, An Chung Gwen. The 32 steps represent the gae at which he was martyred inprison in 1910.

Blue Belt, Red Tip

Toi Gye
Twae Gae
Ti Gye

The pen name of the noted scholar, Yi Hwang, an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 steps of this form refer to his birthplace on the 37th degree latitude.

Red Belt

Hwa Rang
Hwa Rung

Danger, the student exercises Control and warns opponents to stay away.
Named after the Hwa Rang Do youth group originating during the silla Dynasty about 1350 ago and becoming one of the driving forces behind the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea

Red Belt, Black Tip

Choong Moo Chung Mu

The name of a great Admiral, Yi Sun Sin, of the Yi Dynasty, who was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship in 1592 A.D. The left hand attack ending the form symbolizes his unfortunate death in battle before he was able to demonstrate his complete loyalty to the King.

Black Belt (probationary)

1 - 9

The opposite of white, showing Maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. It indicates the Wearers Imperviousness to Darkness and Fear.

When entering or leaving the Gym, bow to respect and thank the use of the hall. Also to respect the national flags.
All members must respect each other and bow when meeting the Instructor, Master, seniors, fellow members.
All students must make an effort to keep the gym in a tidy condition, before & after class.
All students must wear proper Uniform approved by the Instructor and should be clean at all times
Do not enter during the class without permission from your Instructor. eg if you're late
You should bow to the instructor at the front of the class, then join the class at the back.
Do not leave during the class without permission from your Instructor. eg if you're getting a drink
All orders issued in the gym by the Master and seniors must be obeyed.
Student must always bow before speaking to the instructor and use words of consideration, while speaking such as yes sir, no sir, pardon me.
All members are expected to be courteous and understanding.
Members must not make any noise or cause disturbance inside gym or during the class.
Advance students are to expected to set a good example to newer students and to assist such students whenever necessary.
Conversations should not be loud and no chewing gum the Tae Kwon Do gym or training.
Do not engage in any activities that might degrade the code of ethics or reputation of the academy.
All members must have approval of the academy by master instructor before participating in any competition
Treat any substitute teacher as you would with your regular instructor.
All membership grading card (grading record) must be presented at each grading session.

Tenet	Meaning
Etiquette
Modesty
Perseverance
Self-control
Indomitable Spirit

Belt	Pattern	Moves	Meaning
1^st Dan	Kwang Gye	39	The name of the famous Kwang Gye T’o Wang, 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty who regained the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The 39 steps indicate his reign of 39 years.
1^st Dan	Po Un		Pseudonym of a loyal subject, Chong Mong Chu (1400 AD), whose famous poem, "I will not serve a second master though I be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean.

Korean	Terms	Korean	Numbers
"Cha Ryot"	Attention	Hana	One	1
"Keong Ye"	Bow	Dool	Two	2
"Jun Bi"	Ready	Sed	Three	3
"Chung"	Blue competitor (on referee’s right side)	Ned	Four	4
"Hong"	Red competitor (on referee’s left side)	Daseud	Five	5
"Chow Yong mu"	Turn Left Turn Right (either face judge or opponent)	Yuseud	Six	6
"Shijak"	Go, Begin, Start	II Gop	Seven	7
"Kalyeo"	Break (still hold guard up)/ Separate	Yu Deul	Eight	8
"Gaesok"	Continue fighting	A-hop	Nine	9
"Kuman"	Stop	Yul	Ten	10
"Kyung Ko Hana"	1 Warning
"Gam Jum Hana"	1 point Deduction