TKD Terminology
Sa Bom Nim (Instructor)----------Do Jang (Training hall)
Do Bok (Uniform)-------------------Dee (Belt)
Kuk Ki (Flag)---------------------------Ki Hap (Yell)
Choon Bee (Ready)-----------------Goo Man (Stop)
Dwee Ro Dora (Turn)--------------Cha Rut (Attention)
Kyung Ret (Bow)---------------------Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense)
Korean Numbers
Hanna (One)--------------------------Dool (Two)
Saet (Three)---------------------------Naet (Four)
Dasut (Five)----------------------------Yuset (Six)
ll Gop (Seven)-------------------------Yuldul (Eight)
Ahop (Nine)----------------------------Yul (Ten)
TKD forms
Form #1 Taekguek ll Jang - Heaven & Light
Form #2 Taekguek Ee Jang - Lake & Joyfulness
Form #3 Taekguek Sam Jang - Fire, Sun, Energy
Form #4 Taekguek Sa Jang - Thunder & Lightning
Form #5 Taekguek oh Jang - Wind
Form #6 Taekguek Yook Jang - Water
Form #7 Taekguek Chil Jang - Mountain
Form #8 Taekguek Pal Jang - Earth
TNT Belts
Black Belt
Black Belt
Black Belt
Black is the opposite of white and means the student is mature and skilled enough in TaeKwonDo. It also is an indication of being impenetrable for fear and darkness. Their journey is complete.
Poom Belt
Black Belt
Black Belt
The Poom belt is awarded to the student that has shown the knowledge and skill to finish their journey to Black Belt. They have sacrificed their time to truly be a master.
Brown Stripe
Brown Stripe
Brown Stripe
Brown stripe means that the student has achieved enough skill and knowledge to become worthy of the belt
Brown Belt
Brown Stripe
Brown Stripe
The color Brown represents the ripening or maturing process as that of an advanced TaeKwonDo student whose techniques are beginning to mature.
Red Stripe
Brown Stripe
Red Stripe
Red stripe means the skilled student is learning patience and careful thought. By staying calm, a student can truly focus.
Red Belt
Blue Stripe
Red Stripe
The color red indicates danger. The student is warned to practice the control of their movements. The color red also warns an opponent.
Blue Stripe
Blue Stripe
Blue Stripe
Blue stripe means that the student is halfway in their journey and are becoming more skilled in the art.
Blue Belt
Blue Stripe
Blue Stripe
The color blue indicates that a student is reaching higher, like a plant that is growing towards the sky.
Green Stripe
Green Stripe
Green Stripe
Green stripe is a sign that the student's leafs are changing color through dedication and skill.
Green Belt
Green Stripe
Green Stripe
The color green indicates that a student is growing in the art of Taekwondo. The color of the belt is compared to a plant growing its leafs.
Orange Belt
Green Stripe
Yellow Belts
The orange belt indicates that the student is being nurtured and beginning to grow in knowledge but not skill.
Yellow Belts
Yellow Belts
Yellow Belts
The color Yellow indicates that the student is getting to know the basics. It is compared to a plant growing its roots. The student is not skilled in sparring but instead shows the four-directional movements.
White Stripe
Yellow Belts
White Stripe
The white stripe is the students transition from the beginning of their journey and understanding the basic skills.
White Belt
Yellow Belts
White Stripe
The color white indicates that a student is "innocent" and has no knowledge of Taekwondo. The seed is planted and their journey begins.