Miscellaneous Information
Feature: Tae Kwon-Do Tenets
(TAE KWON-DO JUNGSHIN)
Courtesy (YE UI)
To be polite to one’s instructors, seniors and fellow students
Integrity (YOM CHI)
To be honest with yourself; to be able to define right and wrong
Perseverance (IN NAE)
To never cease in the pursuit of achievements, goals and techniques
Self-control (GUK GI)
To live, work and train within your capabilities, with the capacity to realise your own limitations to protect yourself and others from unnecessary harm
Indomitable Spirit (BAEKJUL BOOLGOOL)
To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds
Feature: Tae Kwon-Do Belt Colours
White belt
Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do
Yellow Belt
Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid
Green Belt
Signifies the plant’s growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop
Blue Belt
Signifies the heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses
Red Belt
Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning the opponent to stay away
Black Belt
Opposite to white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Black belt also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear
Fun Stuff
2009 Calendar
2008 Christmas Quiz - Answers
2010 Calendar