Tae Kwon Do Belts

BELT COLOR DEFINITION 

Everything in Taekwon-Do has a meaning and a philosophy whether it is one of the many different styles of junbi stance, hidden movements in form or in this case color of the belts, nothing was done haphazardly or unplanned. The systematic arrangement of belt colors is in itself a life lesson for growth not only in Taekwon-Do, but for the student to grow in other endeavors of life. The belt is only an outward symbol of the attainment of certain knowledge. Knowledge is attained be degrees, small increments of measurement. Just as a thermometer measures the rise of temperature by degrees, so does Taekwon-Do measure the rise of the students knowledge by first colored belts in grades (gup) then longer intervals of black belt in degrees (dan). 

WHITE BELT Heen Tti 10-9 Grade 

Represents innocence, a white belt is the beginner who knows nothing.

YELLOW BELT Noran Tti 8-7 Grade 

Represents gold ore; this shows that one must begin to explore, to work and dig to achieve.

GREEN BELT Pooren Tti 6-5 Grade 

Represents the green trees; one must grow like the mighty oak trees, from a seed to great heights.

BLUE BELT Parang Tti 4-3 Grade 

Represents the blue sky, which is higher than the tree, yet surrounds the trees and nourishes it.

RED BELT Hong Tti 2-1 Grade 

Represents the color of the sun, higher then the sky, yet shines down on all, and is looked up to by all.

BLACK BELT Huk Tti 1-9 Degree  

Represents the mastery of the basic techniques. The black belt is the head of the universe, the eternal flowing of the fountain of knowledge. They are one with themselves, a black belt is a beginner.

Terminology

 1-)       Attention …………………………………………………………… Charyot

 2-)       Bow ………………………………………………………………… Kyon  ye

 3-)       Meditate ……………………………………………………………. Muk yum

 4-)       Ready ……………………………………………………………… Junbi

 5-)       Start ………………………………………………………………….Sijak

 6-)       Stop ………………………………………………………………….Goman

 7-)       Return to ready …………………………………………………… Baro

 8-)       Relax …………………………………………………………………Sho

 9-)       Do it over again ……………………………………………………..Dashin

10-)      Ready to turn ……………………………………………………… Gujari dolgi

11-)      Yell …………………………………………………………………... Kiup

12-)      Flag ……………………………………………………………….… Guki
           
13-)      Left ……………………………………………………………………Wen jok

14-)      Right ………………………………………………………………….Olen jok

15-)      Practice ……………………………………………………………….Yonsub

16-)      Uniform ……………………………………………………………….Dobok

17-)      Belt …………………………………………………………………… Tti

18-)      Student ………………………………………………………………. Jeja

19-)      White belt ……………………………………………………………. Heen Tti

20-)      Yellow belt …………………………………………………………… Noran Tti

21-)      Green belt …………………………………………………………….Pooren Tti

22-)      Blue belt ……………………………………………………………….Parang Tti

23-)      Red belt ………………………………………………………………. Hong Tti

24-)      Black belt ……………………………………………………………..  Huk Tti

25-)      Master ………………………………………………………………… Sabum nim

26-)      Grand master ………………………………………………………….Kwan jang

27-)      Grade …………………………………………………………………. Gup

28-)      Degree ………………………………………………………………… Dan

29-)      Equipment …………………………………………………………….. Changbi

30-)      Gym ……………………………………………………………………  Dojang
                         
31-)      One ……………………………………………………………………  Hana

32-)      Two ……………………………………………………………………  Dul

33-)      Three ………………………………………………………………….. Set

34-)      Four …………………………………………………………………… Net

35-)      Five ……………………………………………………………………. Dasot

36-)      Six ……………………………………………………………………..  Yosot

37-)      Seven …………………………………………………………………. Ilgob

38-)      Eight …………………………………………………………………..  Yodolp

39-)      Nine …………………………………………………………………… Ahope

40-)      Ten ……………………………………………………………………. Yol

41-)      Low section …………………………………………………………… Ha dan

42-)      Mid section ……………………………………………………………. Chung dan

43-)      High section …………………………………………………………… Sang dan

44-)      Form …………………………………………………………………..  Hyong

45-)      Sparring ……………………………………………………………….  Matsogi
                
46-)      Twenty ………………………………………………………………..  Sumul

47-)      Thirty …………………………………………………………………  Solhun

48-)      Forty ………………………………………………………………… ..Mahun

49-)      Fifty ………………………………………………………………….  .Swin

50-)      Sixty ………………………………………………………………….. Yesun

51-)      Seventy ………………………………………………………………. Ilhun

52-)      Eighty ………………………………………………………………… Yodun

53-)      Ninety ………………………………………………………………… Ahun

54-)      Hundred ……………………………………………………….………Baek

55-)      Dismissed ……………………………………………………………..Hae san

56-)      Stand up ………………………………………………………………Saw rra

57-)      Sit down ……………………………………………………………… An-ju-sa-yo

58-)      Foot techniques ………………………………………………………Bal chagi

59-)      Test …………………………………………………………………… Simsa

60-)      Spirit ………………………………………………………………….. .Jung shin

CTF Standards

TECHNIQUES:
1.     Proper fold with full motion is required.
2.     Land in stance at time of execution of technique, unless spear-finger or slow motion technique.
3.     In general all kicking techniques are performed high section or as high as a proper kick can be performed.

 

FORMS: CTF practices the original 24 traditional forms.
1. We do the Chang Hon (Blue Cottage) forms, we do the original set of forms which has Ko-Dang at 4th degree, we do not do the form Juche. Consult the CTF Rules and Regulations for order of forms. The various TKD forms CD’s and books are for reference only and are not a replacement for a certified CTF instructor.
2. For testing, judges watch the student’s forms as the primary method to determine their ability/level.
3. Each movement must be completed with power and snap, before starting the next movement.
4. Use facial expression and ki-ups to show intensity.
5.     Stances are the foundation and will make or break the form.

 

PRE-ARRANGED SPARRING:
1. Students must learn One-Step Sparring, Three-Step Sparring, Two-Step Sparring, Foot Technique Sparring, One-Step Free-spar, and Sitting Sparring.
2.     Must be realistic action with power and snap.
3.     Don’t stand too far apart.
4.     Always return to fighting stance at end of counter attack.
5.     Use facial expression and ki-ups to show intensity.
6.     All attacking punches are focused to the face.
7.     Use techniques from your level of training and limit the number of counter attacks to a sensible amount.

 

FREE-SPARRING:
1.     Being one of the few Traditional Taekwon-Do Federations remaining, we use an average of 70% kicking techniques and 30% hand techniques.
2.     Target areas are control to the head and light contact to the mid-section. The back and below the belt are not target areas.

 

BREAKING:
1.     Safety is first – make sure breaking materials will not injure anyone, such as holding breaking materials in front of someone’s face.
2.     Wood only unless approved by a Senior Master.
3.     Learn how to hold properly from a Master.
4.     Sequence shall be as follows:
Bow to instructors/judges, go to Chun-bi, state name and describe the break, concentrate for a few seconds and do the break. You will not be allowed to line up the break again. For combination breaks the action must be continuous/one action, no stopping between breaks.
5. Action = Speed, Accuracy, Power

Uniforms for CTF Events

1.     All white uniform, clean and in good condition.

2.     CTF patch on the left chest is mandatory. Optional Club patch on right chest and USA flag patch on left arm and South Korean flag patch on right arm, only.

3.     Black trim as follows:

a.     1st Dan Recommended – nothing.

b.     1st Dan Decided – around bottom of jacket only, gets Embroidered Belt and Certificate.

c.      2nd Dan and above Instructor – around bottom and neck of jacket

d.     4th Dan Master - around bottom and neck of jacket and down the pant leg.

  YOUNG=S TAE KWON DO

219 W. High St.

Bellefonte, PA  16823

814-355-2250

Master Lenny Young, 7^th Dan

Regional Hdqs. Intl. Chin Mu Kwan Fed.

www.youngtkd.com

youngstkdctf@yahoo.com

C.T.F. Progress Diary

It has been proven that one of the most effective ways of achieving your goals is to write them down.  A written goal represents a real commitment. This book can help you reach your goals with specific action plans and weekly monitoring.  

For the younger students, this could be a great benefit by having your parents and instructor being involved with the setting, action plan and ultimately the attainment of your goals. 

For the older students this could be of great benefit just by helping you prioritize and keep track of your training especially with all life throws at us.

There are fifty- two motivational/inspirational quotations listed that just may help you along the way. 

Toward the back of the book is a section where you can keep track of all the events and functions you attended in addition to your weekly training.

To help organize your thoughts use the “Notes” pages toward the back of the book.

At the end of the book is the Taekwon- Do oath, fact/information page and a map of ancient Korea. 

Hopefully, you will find this book to be a useful tool in setting, attaining and exceeding your goals.

Good luck,

Master Lenny Young, 7^th Dan C.T.F.

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