WINNING CIRCLE BELTS REQUIREMENTS
The following colours have profound significance and are entrenched in Korean dynasties (Koguryo and Silla). Black, red, and blue denoted the various levels of hierarchy during these dynasties.
These colors represent a student’s progression in Tae Kwon Do.
PLEASE SELECT YOUR CURRENT BELT DESIGN TO VIEW THE NEXT BELT’S REQUIREMENTS.
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White
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10th |
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Innocence, as that of a beginning student in Tae Kwon Do with no previous knowledge of the art. |
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Yellow Stripe
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9th |
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Yellow
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Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root comparable to the laying of a foundation in Tae Kwon Do. |
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Green Stripe
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Green
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Signifies the plant’s growth as the skills in Tae Kwon Do begin to develop. |
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Blue Stripe
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Blue
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Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses. |
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Red Stripe
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Red
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Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away. |
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Black Stripe
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Double Black Stripe
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Black Belt (1st degree)
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Opposite of white, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. Indicates also the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear. |
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Black Belt (2nd degree)
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Black Belt (3rd degree)
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Black Belt (4th degree)
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KOREAN TERMINOLOGY
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Command Terms
| English |
Korean |
| Line Up |
Chul Sa |
| Attention |
Cha Ryot |
| Bow |
Kyong Ye |
| Sit Down |
An Jo |
| Meditate |
Mook Yum |
| Stand Up |
E La Sutt |
| Ready Position |
Joon-bi |
| Begin |
Shi Jak |
| Return to Ready Position |
Baro |
| Rest |
Shee Yoe |
| Stop |
Go Mon |
| Come Here |
Ee Dee Wha |
| Hurry |
Balee Balee |
| Quiet |
Ko Yo Han |
| Turn |
Doe Rha |
| Turn 180 Degrees |
Dee Row Doe Rha |
| Reverse |
Pon Tay |
Salutations
| English |
Korean |
| Yes |
Nha |
| No |
Ahn Nee Yoe |
| Thank You For Teaching Us |
Con Sa Hom Nee Dha |
| I am Sorry |
Mee On Hom Nee Dha |
| Thank You |
Co Mop Sim Nee Dha |
| You Are Welcome |
Chun Mun A Yoe |
| Hello |
Ya Boe Say Yo |
| Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, how are you? |
Ahn Young Ha Sim Nee Kah or Ahn Young Ha Say Yo |
| How do you do? (You may use these two salutations at anytime of the day or as a reply to the same greeting). |
Ahn Young Hee Kay Say Yo |
Names and Titles
| English |
Korean |
| Degree (Black Belt) |
Dan |
| Holder Of Degree (Black Belt) Rank |
Yu Dan Cha |
| Grade (Rank Below Black Belt) |
Gup |
| Jeja |
Student |
| Nim |
Term of respect “honorable” |
| Sa Bum Nim |
Instructor |
| Kwan Jung Nim |
Director of a Martial Arts School, Style or Organization. |
| Grand Master (National Martial Arts Teacher) |
Kuk Sa Nim |
Hand Parts
| English |
Korean |
| Hand |
Son (also, “Soo”); |
| Knife Hand |
Son Kal |
| Reverse Knife Hand |
Son Kal Dung |
| Fist (To Smash Or Destroy With Fist) |
Kwon |
| Ju Mok |
Fist |
| Ap Ju Mok |
Forefist |
| Back Fist |
Dung Ju Mok |
| Yup Ju Mok |
Side Fist (Hammer Fist) |
| Strike |
Ter Ri Kee |
| Punch |
Chirigee |
| Reverse Punch |
Pon Tay Chirigee |
| Block |
Makee |
| Outer Forearm Block |
Pal Moke Makee |
| Inner Forearm Block |
An Pal Moke Makee |
| Rising Outer Forearm Block |
Huke Yo Pal Moke Makee |
Stances
| English |
Korean |
| Stance |
So Gee |
| Close Stance |
Moa So Gee |
| Parallel Stance |
Naranee So Gee |
| Parallel Ready Stance |
Naranee Choon Bee So Gee |
| Walking Stance |
Gunnun So Gee |
| Front Stance |
Ap So Gee |
| L-Stance |
Niunja So Gee |
| Back Stance |
Foo Gul So Gee |
| Rear Foot Stance |
Dwit Bal So Gee |
| Sitting Stance |
Kee Ma So Gee |
| Diagonal Stance |
Sanun So Gee |
| Low Stance |
Nachuo So Gee |
| X-Stance |
Kyocha So Gee |
| Fixed Stance |
Ko Chung So Gee |
| Vertical Stance |
Soo Jik So Gee |
| Waebal So Gee |
One-Leg Stance |
| Bending Stance |
Guburyo So Gee |
Kicking Techniques
| English |
Korean |
| Kick |
Cha Gee |
| Front Kick |
Ap Cha Gee |
| Side Kick |
Yup Cha Gee |
| Turning Kick |
Tollyo Cha Gee |
| Reverse Turning Kick |
Pon Tay Tollyo Cha Gee |
| Crescent Kick |
Bandal Cha Gee |
| Back Kick |
Dwee Cha Gee |
| Downward Kick |
Naeryo Cha Gee |
| Hooking Kick |
Golcho Cha Gee |
| Twisting Kick |
Bitro Cha Gee |
Basic Terms
| English |
Korean |
| Uniform |
Doe Boke |
| Belts |
Dhee |
| National Flag |
Kuk Ki |
| Association Flag |
Won Ki |
| Low Section |
Ha Don |
| Middle Section |
Choong Don |
| High Section |
Son Don |
| Pattern (Form) |
Poomse (also “Poom Say”) |
Numbers And Counting
| 1 |
Hana |
1st |
Il |
| 2 |
Dool |
2nd |
Ee |
| 3 |
Set |
3rd |
Sam |
| 4 |
Net |
4th |
Sa |
| 5 |
Dasut |
5th |
Oh |
| 6 |
Yasut |
6th |
Yook |
| 7 |
Eel gop |
7th |
Chil |
| 8 |
Yuh dul |
8th |
Pal |
| 9 |
Ah hap |
9th |
Koo |
| 10 |
Yul |
10th |
Ship |
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