Significance Of Belts Flashcards
1
Q
White belt
A
Represents innocence; the student has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-do
2
Q
Yellow Belt
A
Signifies the Earth from which a plants sprouts.
3
Q
Green Belt
A
Signifies the plant’s growth as the Taekwon-do skill begins to develop.
4
Q
Blue Belt
A
Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a tree .
5
Q
Red belt
A
Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercice control and warning the opponent to stay away.
6
Q
Black belt
A
Opposite of white, therefore symbolising maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-do. It also represents the student’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
