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| BELT | PATTERN | MEANING/PHILOSOPHY |
 WHITE BELT SONGAHM 1 18 moves |
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"Pure and without knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo." This is when the seed is planted and nourished by the student and instructor to develop strong roots. |
 ORANGE BELT SONGAHM 2 23 moves |
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"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 experienced the power in the technique. |
 YELLOW BELT SONGAHM 3 28 moves |
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"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight." The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwondo. |
 CAMO BELT SONGAHM 4 31 moves |
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"The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must fight its way upwards." The student begins to realize his/her place in the world's martial art. The student must now begin to spar in order to be promoted in rank. |
 GREEN BELT SONGAHM 5 34 moves |
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"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. |
 PURPLE BELT INWHA 1 44 moves |
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"Coming to the mountain. The tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep." The student has crossed over into a higher level of Songahm Taekwondo. The techniques, forms and level of sparring beome more difficult, creating a "mountain" that must be overcome. |
 BLUE BELT INWHA 2 42 moves |
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"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. |
 BROWN BELT CHOONG JUNG 1 46 moves |
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"All things turn out perfect and beautiful. The tree is firmly rooted in the earth." At this point the student has mastered the basics and developed deep roots in taekwondo. |
 RED BELT CHOONG JUNG 2 46 moves |
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"The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished." The first day (the period of time from white 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. |
 REC. BLACK BELT CHOONG JUNG 2 81 moves |
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"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. |
 1st DEGREE BB SHIM JUN 81 moves |
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"Planting seeds for the future." Interpretation is a new role of loyalty through physical and mental training. |
2nd DEGREE BB JUNG YUL 82 moves |
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"With your noble character, you will develop a new permanence in your life." |
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.
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.
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.
Click on the PDF file (Form Name) for each belt rank's printable sheets.
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.
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