| Color |
Pattern |
Name / Translation |
Philosophy |
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White
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Songahm1
"Pine tree"
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"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.
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Orange
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Songahm2
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"The sun is beginning to rise. As with the
morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise is seen rather than the immense 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
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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.
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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) |
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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) |
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Black
(5th Degree) |
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