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- White signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-do.
- Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, as Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.
- Green signifies the plant’s growth as Tae Kwon-Do skills begin to develop.
- Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.
- Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, whilst warning the opponent to stay away.
- Black is the opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.
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| Korean Terms |
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| Defensive Moves |
| Palm Pushing Block |
Sonbadak Miro Makgi |
| Offensive Moves |
Downward Knifehand Strike
Upward Punch
Downward (Axe) Kick
Twisting Kick |
Naeryo Sonkal Taerigi
Ollyo Jirugi
Naeryo Chagi
Bituro Chagi |
| Parts of the Body |
| Reverse Footsword |
Baldung Dung |
| Stances |
Vertical Stance
Closed Ready Stance C |
Soojik Sogi
Moa Chumbi Sogi C |