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BELT ORDER AND MEANINGS

WHITE - Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.

YELLOW - Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon Do foundation is being laid.

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, and warning the opponent to stay away.

BLACK - Opposite to white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to

darkness and fear.

THE BELT

9th grade white 5th grade blue 1st grade brown

8th grade yellow 4th Grade red 1st dan black

7th grade yellow 3rd Grade red

6th grade blue 2nd Grade brown

HOW TO TIE THE BELT

Step 1: Find the center of the belt by folding it in half, using both hands place the center just above the navel.

Step 2: Wrap both ends of the belt once around the waist.

Step 3: Make sure that the belt is not twisted at the back.

Step 4: Place the ends of the belt left over right across the front of the abdomen.

Step 5. Run the left end of the belt under the entire wrap and hold it to the top.

Step 6: Pull the belt tight.

Step 7: Cross the right end of the belt over the left to form an X.

Step 8: Run the left of the belt inside to form a knot.

Step 9: Tighten the belt. The result should be a square knot.

Step 10: Let the ends fall free. The ends of the belt should be even.