Belt Significance

Question 0

Chonji means

Answer 0

Chonji literally means the heaven and the earth

Question 1

White belt

Answer 1

White belt signifies innocence ,that of a beginner who has no previous knowledge of tae Kwon do.

Question 2

Yellow belt

Answer 2

Yellow belt signifies earth,from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the tae kwondo foundation is being laid.

Question 3

Dan-gun

Answer 3

Dangun is named after the holy dan gun ,the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333bc.

Question 4

Green belt

Answer 4

Green belt signifies the plants growth as the tae Kwon do skills begin to develop.

Question 5

won hyo

Answer 5

Won hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the silla dynasty in the year 686 ad

Question 6

Dosan

Answer 6

Dosan is the pseudonym of the patriot ahn Chang ho(1876-1938),who devoted his life to furthering the education of Korea and it’s independent movement.

Question 7

Blue belt

Answer 7

Blue belt signifies heaven,towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in tae Kwon do progresses.