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Taekwondo Belt Colors and Meanings
In Songahm Taekwondo (ATA style), there are NINE Color belts with their
own meaning, form, number of moves and theme. Each belt identifies the training level
(rank) of the student. In addition, there are NINE levels of Black Belt in
ATA Taekwondo, with the highest level being 9th Degree Black Belt, or Grand
Master.
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SONGAHM:
"EVERGREEN STRENGTH the YEAR AROUND and LONG LIFE" |
| BELT |
Korean Name |
Theme |
# of Moves |
KiHaps |
Meaning |
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WHITE |
SONGAHM
IL-JANG #1 |
Confidence |
18 |
TWO
#7 and #16 |
"PURE and WITHOUT
KNOWLEDGE of TAEKWONDO." This is when the seed is planted and
nourished by the student and instructor to develop strong roots. |
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ORANGE |
SONGAHM
EE-JANG #2 |
Attitude |
23 |
TWO
#10 and #21 |
"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 beginning
student sees the beauty of the art of Taekwondo, but has yet to experience
the power in the technique. |
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YELLOW |
SONGAHM
SAHM-JANG #3 |
Goals |
28 |
THREE
#7, #8 and #17 |
"THE SEED IS
BEGINNING TO SEE THE SUNLIGHT." The student begins to understand
the basics of Taekwondo. |
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CAMOUFLAGE |
SONGAHM
SAH-JANG #4 |
Respect |
31 |
TWO
#7 and #24 |
"THE SAPLING IS
HIDDEN AMONGST THE TALLER PINES AND MUST FIGHT ITS WAY UPWARD." The
student begins to realize his/her place in the world's largest martial arts
organization. The student must now begin to spar in order to be
promoted in rank. |
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GREEN |
SONGAHM
OH-JANG #1 |
Esteem |
34 |
TWO
#10 & #25 |
"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. |
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IN
WHA:
"AN UNBROKEN GLORY" |
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PURPLE |
IN WHA IL-JAHNG #1 |
Persistence |
44 |
THREE
#14, #24 and #34 |
"COMING TO THE
MOUNTAIN. THE TREE IS IN MID-GROWTH AND NOW THE PATH BECOMES STEEP."
The going gets tougher from here. New techniques are learned and
applied along with a significant increase in moves. |
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BLUE |
IN WHA EE-JAHNG #2 |
Focus |
42 |
THREE
#13, #23 and #33 |
"THE TREE REACHES FOR THE SKY
TOWARDS NEW HEIGHTS". Having passed the mid-way point, the student
focuses his/her energy upwards toward Black Belt. |
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CHOONG JUNG:
"ALL THINGS TURN OUT PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL" |
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BROWN |
CHOONG JUNG IL-JAHNG
#1 |
Discipline |
44 |
THREE
#12, #22 and #32 |
"THE TREE IS
TAKING ROOT." At this point, the student has mastered the basics and
developed deep roots in Taekwondo. |
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RED |
CHOONG JUNG EE-JAHNG
#2 |
Integrity |
46 |
THREE
#11, #21 and #31 |
"THE SUN IS
SETTING. THE FIRST PHASE OF GROWTH HAS BEEN COMPLETED". The
first day (the period of time from White to Red) of growth is coming to an
end. The physical skill has developed, but lacks control:
therefore, physical and mental discipline must be now achieved. |
BLACK BELT
RECOMMENDED |
CHOONG JUNG EE-JAHNG
#2 |
Control |
46 |
THREE
#11, #21 and #31 |
"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 BELT
DECIDED |
SHIMJUN |
Loyalty |
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THREE
#21, #42 and #61 |
"BEGIN PLANTING
SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE". Interpretation is a new role of loyalty through
physical and mental training. |
| BELT |
Korean Name |
Theme |
# of Moves |
KiHaps |
Meaning |
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SONGAHM:
"EVERGREEN STRENGTH the YEAR AROUND and LONG LIFE" |
Our School Patch represents ALL Nine color belts and the Black
Belt. It also is a representation of the Bakersfield area with the
Mountains, California Aquaduct, Grapes, Oil Derricks and Cotton all included.
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