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Songahm Taekwondo Belt System![]() |
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The concept of belts and rank is probably one that most people associate with Taekwondo and martial arts in general, even if they only have a passing interest in the subject. In Songahm Taekwondo, our belts reflect a member's proven level of competence and (just as importantly) the progression of colors reflects an inner journey that never truly ends. Each belt achieved is truly an accomplishment worthy of respect. It is also worth noting that achieving a belt isn't just a matter of "spending enough time" in a previous belt. In order to achieve their next rank, a student must demonstrate their proficiency in their current belt's techniques, to include Basic Moves, Sparring, and Forms. Listed below are the belts color, philosophy, and Poom-sae(form). "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials" |
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White Belt The student has no knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo and begins with a clean (pure) slate. Poome-sae(form) - Songahm Il-Jahng (1) |
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Orange Belt The beginner student sees the beauty of the art of Taekwondo but has not yet experienced the power of the technique. Poome-sae(form) - Songahm Ee-Jahng (2) |
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Yellow Belt The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwondo. Poome-sae(form) - Songahm Sahm-Jahng (3) |
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Camouflage (Camo) Belt The student begins to realize his/her place in the world's largest martial art. The student must now Poome-sae(form) - Songahm Sah-Jahng (4) |
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Green Belt The student's technique is developing power. The components of the basic techniques are beginning to work in unison. Poome-sae(form) - Songahm Oh-Jahng (5) |
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Purple Belt The student has crossed over over into a higher level of Songahm Taekwondo. The techniques, poom-sae (forms), and level of gyeo-roo-gi (sparring) becomes more difficult, creating a "mountain" that Poome-sae(form) - In Wha Il-Jahng (1) |
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Blue Belt Having passed the mid-way point, the student focuses his/her energy upward toward black belt. Poome-sae(form) - In Wha Ee-Jahng (2) |
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Brown Belt At this point the student has mastered the basics and developed deep roots in Taekwondo. Poome-sae(form) - Choong Jung Il-Jahng (1) |
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Red Belt The first day (the period of time from white belt 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. Poome-sae(form) - Choong Jung Ee-Jahng (2) |
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1st Degree Black Belt Recommended The previous day has ended, giving way to a new dawn. The student must begin a new phase of Poome-sae(form) - Choong Jung Ee-Jahng (2) |
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1st Degree Black Belt Decided The color black is created when all the colors of the light spectrum have been absorbed into an object. That object has "taken control" of the colors and retained them. If one color was to "escape", the object would no longer be black but would appear as that color. The student has mastered the nine geup (grades) of Taekwondo. He/she has "absorbed" all the knowledge of the color ranks and overcome or "mastered" that level or training. Poome-sae(form) - Shim Jun |
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