Belts Flashcards
1
Q
white belt
A
signifies innocence, and that the wearer has no previous knowledge of taekwondo
2
Q
yellow belt
A
signifies earth, from which a plant takes root as the foundation of taekwondo knowledge is laid
3
Q
green belt
A
signifies the plant’s growth as taekwondo skills begin to develop
4
Q
blue belt
A
signifies heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as knowledge of taekwondo progresses
5
Q
red belt
A
signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away
6
Q
black belt
A
opposite to white, signifying maturity and proficiency in taekwondo, indicating the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear
