General
Choi Hong Hi
Founder of
Taekwon-Do
1918 - 2002
Choi Hong Hi
Founder of
Taekwon-Do
1918 - 2002
In Memoriam
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Meaning of the Belt colours
To achive a Black belt the student must first pass a prelimianry test which is held at a normal grading under the local examiner before being approved to go forward to the R.I.T.A Black belt grading exam board
| signifies innocence as that of a beginning student Who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo | |
| signifies the Earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root as th Taekwondo foundations are being laid | |
| signifies the plants growth as the Taekwondo skills begin to develop |
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| signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo Progresses | |
| signifies danger, cautioning the student to excercise control and warning the opponent to stay away | |
| is the opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It also signifies the wearer's impervious to darkness and fear |