Black Belt 2nd Dan
Tae Kwon Do means “art of the hand and foot.” It is a martial art that has no equal in either power or technique. Tae Kwon Do stresses the importance of harmony and balance between the mind and body. By doing this, one can have a stable and balanced system.
Student Oath
- I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do, sir/ma’am
- I shall respect instructors and seniors, sir/ma’am
- I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do, sir/ma’am
- I will be a champion of freedom and justice, sir/ma’am
- I will build a more peaceful world, sir/ma’am
Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Indomitable Spirit
- Patience, sir/ma’am
Classroom Etiquette
- Bow to the flags before entering or leaving the training room
- Upon entering, bow to all instructors and seniors
- If your belt or uniform needs adjusting, always turn away from seniors and the flags
- Bow before and after addressing a senior
- Do not bow to a senior if he/she is practicing or instructing others, unless they have established eye contact
Belt Name Movements Meaning
White - Chon-Ji - 19 Movements - Literally means Heaven and Earth.
Yellow - Tan-Gun - 21 Movements - Named after the legendary founder of Korea.
Green - To-San - 24 Movements - Named for the patriot who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea.
Purple - Won-Yo - 28 Movements - Named for the Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism into Korea.
Blue - Yul-Go - 38 Movements - Named for the scholar nicknamed “Confucius of Korea”.
Brown - Joong-Gun - 32 Movements - Named for the patriot who assassinated the first Japanese governor-general of Korea.
Red - Toi-Gye - 37 Movements - Pen name for the noted scholar Yi Hwang.
White – Signifies Innocence
Yellow – Signifies the Earth from which the plant sprouts
Orange – Signifies the Sun is beginning to rise
Green – Signifies plant growth
Purple – Signifies coming to the mountain
Blue – Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant sprouts
Brown – Signifies the tree firmly rooted in the Earth
Red – Signifies danger, cautioning the students to exercise control, warning an opponent to stay away
Black – Signifies maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do
Common Korean Terminology
Joonbi Ready Stance
Bahro Return to Ready Stance
Gam Sa Ham Ni Da Thank you
Kyung Nae Bow
Sah Bum Nim Master
Cha Ryot Attention Stance
Dojang Tae Kwon Do School
Do Bok Uniform
Other Korean Terminology
Shi Jak Start
Ko Man Stop
Ti Belt
Gyu Ro Gi Sparring
Poomse Form
Dan Black Belt Degree
Poom Children Black Belt
Kyuk Pa Board Break
Kicking Glossary
Ap Cha Gi Front Kick
Dol Ryo Cha Gi Roundhouse Kick
Ne Ryo Cha Gi Axe Kick
Yop Cha Gi Side Kick
Ho Ryo Cha Gi Hook Kick
Stances Glossary
Ju Choom So Gi Horse Stance
Ap Ki So Gi Front Stance
Dwi Ku Bi So Gi Back Stance
Blocking Glossary
Ah Re Mag Gi Down Block
Eul Gul Mag Gi High Block
Mom Tong Mag Gi Side Block
Son Nal Mag Gi Knifehand Block
In the weeks leading up to the Black Belt Promotion students are required to do extra training requirements to better help prepare them for their promotion.
For the checklist of requirements please click the link for more info:
Personal Development
Students promoting for their Black Belt are also required to complete a Personal Development Checklist. Click the Links below to access the "Personal Development" requirements.
Power:
Knife Hand (2 Boards)
Elbow Strike (2 Boards)
Axe Kick (2 Boards)
Back Kick (2 Boards)
Speed:
Spin Hook (5 Times)
Accuracy:
Spin Hook Kick (Blindfolded)
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