DoBahk & Dee Flashcards
10th Gup wears what color belt and what is the minimum required training time
White- beginner
9th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
White belt with 1 black stripe, minimum time 6 weeks
8th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Orange Belt Minimum time 3 months
7th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Orange Belt with 1 white stripe, minimum time 4 months
6th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Green belt, minimum time 6 months
5th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Green Belt with 1 white stripe, minimum time 9 months
4th Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Brown belt, minimum time 12 months
3rd Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Brown belt with 1 white stripe, minimum time 15 months
2nd Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Red belt, minimum time 18 months
1st Gup wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Red belt with 1 white stripe, minimum time 21 months
Cho Dan Bo wears what color belt and what is the mimimum required training time
Dark Blue Belt, minimum time 24 months
a white belt represents
a primitive stage of achievement; thus, the seed as it lies dormant under the snow
an orange belt represents
New growth in spring. Our Tang Soo Do knowledege begins to reveal itself
a green belt represents
speedy development of youth as summer arrives
a brown belt represents
Power, stability, agility, weight & wisdom. Stabilizing stage both mentally and physically, late summer flowers
A red belt represents
Blood, Life, energy, attention & control. The students power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen
A dark blue belt represents
Maturity, respect, & honor. Black Belt Candidate must now prepare mind and body for final step
A Black Belt represents
Mastery, calmness, dignity & sincerity. Final stage of one cycle, beginning of the next stage thru higher Black Belts
What does “Do” in Do Bahk mean
Way of life
What does “Bahk” in Do Bahk mean
robe or training clothes
The origin of the Do Bahk can be traced to when and where
600 AD in Korea
How do we know how old the Do Bahk is
A mural painting from that age (600 AD) depicts a warrior hunter wearing a Do Bahk style robe
How is the Do Bahk more than simple training clothing
traditionally treated & maintained as an instrument in achieving the goal of martial arts
Orange belts and Cho Dan Bos have what kind of trim on their Do Bahk Jackets
None
Green, Brown, and red belts have what kind of trim on their Do Bahk Jackets
Belt color trim on lapel only
Black belts have what kind of trim on their Do Bahk Jackets
Black trim on lapel, sleeve cuffs, and bottom border
What markings are allowed on the Do Bahk
Left shoulder-Korean flag, Right Shoulder-National Flag, school identification printing on back, & WTSDA patches
