Belt Information Stripe Requirements

6^th Gup Green Belt

 Green Belt: Represents a plant which is beginning to grow.

Won-Hyo (28) Was the monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 A.D.

 Training Secrets of Taekwondo:

1. Study the theory of power thoroughly.
2. Understand the purpose and meaning of each movement clearly.

6^th Gup Green Belt One Steps

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5^th Gup Green Belt w/Blue Stripe

Yul-Gok (38) Is the pseudonym for the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584), nicknamed the Confucius of Korea.”  The 38 moves refer to his birthplace on the 38° latitude and the diagram, plus over minus (±), represents scholar.

Training Secrets of Taekwondo:

3. Bring the movement of eyes, hands, feet, and breath into a single coordinated action.
4. Choose the appropriate attack for each vital spot.

5^th Gup Green Belt (Blue stripe) One-Steps

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4^th Gup Blue Belt

Blue Belt: Represents a plant as it reaches for the sky.

Choong-Gun (32) Is named after the patriot Ahn Choong-Gun, who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger.  The 32 moves represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910).

Training Secrets of Taekwondo:

5. Become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack and defense.
6. Keep both the arms and legs bent slightly while the movement is in motion.

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3^rd Gup Blue Belt w/Red Stripe

Toi-Gye (37) Is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16^th Century), an authority on neo-Confucianism.  The 37 moves refer to his birthplace on the 37° latitude, and the diagram, plus over minus (±), represents “scholar.”

The 9 points to be observed while performing forms:

1. Accuracy – each pattern should begin and end on the same spot.
2. Correct posture and facing should be maintained at all times.
3. The muscles of the body should be tensed and relaxed at the proper moments.