Tang Soo Do: The Patch Flashcards
White - circle (background of world)
Meaning - Beginning or the purity of Tang Soo Do
Do Symbol (Korean character in the middle of the patch)
Meaning - The Way
Color - Yellow/Gold represents Never Changing
Korean characters in Hangul at bottom of blue ring
Tang Soo Do
Hangul is the Korean alphabet (Additional information from Omniglot website is not part of the official Tang Soo Do student handbook but may serve to aid in the students understanding)
The Korean alphabet was invented in 1444 and promulgated it in 1446 during the reign of King Sejong (r.1418-1450), the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty. The alphabet was originally called Hunmin jeongeum, or “The correct sounds for the instruction of the people”, but has also been known as Eonmeun (vulgar script) and Gukmeun (national writing). The modern name for the alphabet, Hangeul, was coined by a Korean linguist called Ju Si-gyeong (1876-1914). In North Korea the alphabet is known as 조선글 (josoen guel).
Compasses
Meaning - Each compass in red symbolizes the geographical locations throughout the world of the International Tang Soo Do Federation
Inner and Outer Circles
Inner Circle Meaning - Confidence a practitioner develops through Tang Soo Do practice
Outer Circle Meaning - Physical skills and good health a practitioner develops through Tang Soo Do practice
Blue - circle (Background of International Tang Soo Do Federation)
Meaning- Dan rank and dark navy blue color represents at Tang Soo Do practitioner is still learning at that level
This information is not an official part of the Tang Soo Do Federation Student Handbook but may serve to help the student understand.
As stated, the color of our ‘black’ belts are navy/dark blue, just off of black, to show that there is always something more to learn no matter what level you are. It also speaks to the peaceful, calm, confidence a practitioner develops as they grow both mentally and emotionally. It is this very confidence that often allows the practitioner to resolve conflicts without violence. It speaks to the peaceful, self-control and personal integrity of the Tang Soo Do practitioner. It relates to the cool-under-pressure attitude of the practitioner and relates to the water element.
Red
Not an official part of the International Tang Soo Do Federation student handbook
Meaning - While the color Red is not officially spoken to in the International Tang Soo Do Federation Student Handbook it is found in many places on the patch and on the Sa Bom Nim belt. It symbolizes the physical power the Tang Soo Do Practitioner develops through their practice and speaks to the fire with in the heart of the practitioner.
World Map with ‘DO’ Imposed
Meaning - The entire world can follow and learn the way of Tang Soo Do
