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    What are the colored belts in taekwondo and their meanings?

    Question #92950. Asked by tkdkid. (Feb 28 08 6:59 PM)


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    		Here is a list with the significance of the colours.

    http://taekwondo-legacy.com/reference-belt.php

    Feb 28 08, 7:04 PM
    --simone--

    		"Each belt has a symbolic meaning that compares the student's growth in Taekwondo to the growth of a pine tree:

    White belt - "Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo. As with the Pine Tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots."
    Orange belt - "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."
    Yellow belt - "The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."
    Camouflage belt - "The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must now fight it's way upwards."
    Green belt - "The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength."
    Purple belt - "Coming to the mountain. The tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep."
    Blue belt - "The tree reaches for the sky towards new heights."
    Brown belt - "The tree is firmly rooted in the earth"
    Red belt - "The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished."
    1st Degree Black Belt Recommended (half red and half black in appearance) - "The dawn of a new day. The sun breaks through the darkness."
    1st Degree Black Belt - "The tree has reached maturity and has overcome the darkness. Now plant seeds for the future."
    2nd Degree Black Belt - "With your noble character, you will develop a new permanence in life."
    3rd degree Black Belt - "Peace of mind and tranquility."
    4th Degree Black Belt - "You will live comfortably and in peace."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Taekwondo_Association

    Feb 28 08, 7:09 PM

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