Color	Pattern	Name / Translation	Philosophy
White		Songahm1 "Pine tree"	"Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo.  As with the Pine tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots." The student has no knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo and begins with a clean (pure) slate.
Orange		Songahm2	"The sun is beginning to rise. As with the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise is seen rather than theimmense power." The beginner student sees the beauty of the art of Taekwondo but has not yet experienced the power in the technique.
Yellow		Songahm3	"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight." The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwondo.
Camo		Songahm4	"The Sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must now fight its way upwards." The student begins to realize his/her place in the world's largest martial art. The student must now begin to spar in order to promote in rank.
Green		Songahm5	"The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength." The student's technique is developing power. The components of the basic techniques are beginning to work in unison.
Purple		In Wha 1 "An unbroken glory"	"Coming to the mountain. The tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep." The student has crossed over into a higher level of Songahm Taekwondo.  The techniques, forms and level of sparring become more difficult, creating a "mountain" that must be overcome.
Blue		In Wha 2	The tree reaches for the sky towards new heights." Having passed the midway point. the student focuses his/her energy upwards toward Black Belt.
Brown		Choong Jung Il-Jahng 1 "All things turn out perfect and beautiful"	"The tree is firmly rooted in the earth." At this point the student has mastered the basics and developed deep roots in Taekwondo
Red		Choong Jung Ee-Jahng 2	"The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished." The first day (the period of time from White to Red belt) of growth is coming to an end. The physical skill has been developed, but lacks control;  therefore, physical and mental discipline must now be achieved.
Red/Black (recommended)		Choong Jung Ee-Jahng 2	"The dawn of a new day, the sun breaks through the darkness." The previous day has ended giving way to a new dawn. The student must begin a new phase of training:  that of being a black belt.
Black (1st Degree)		Shim Jun Poome-sae "Begin planting seeds for the future"	New role of loyalty through physical and mental training.
Black (2nd Degree)		Jung Yul Poome-sae	With your noble character, you will develop a new permanence in your life.
Black (3rd Degree)		Chung San Poome-sae	Peace of Mind and Tranquility
Black (4th Degree)
Black (5th Degree)