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Colored Belt Progression
The colored belts are a system to determine where a
student resides in their studies. Much like being called a Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior or Senoir. It merely represents where you are
at the moment. The colors themselves are progressive and associated
with philosophical meaning. Ponder this as you reach every new
goal and celebrate with a new Tae Kwon Do belt. Take a look at
our school's Black Belts
to date.
At Takai Mine Studio,
we have special programs for younger
students to encourage their progress, since it takes longer for
them to learn their forms.
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Ages 4-8
"Little Griffins" Belt Progression to 3rd Gup
Brown Belt
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Ages 9-12
Belt Progressions
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Black
Belt Levels Progression
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1st Degree Black Belt
First Dan |
 2nd
Degree Black Belt
Second Dan
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3rd Degree Black Belt
Third Dan |
4th Degree Black Belt
Fourth Dan |
5th Degree Black Belt
Fifth Dan |
6th Degree Black Belt
Sixth Dan |
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Belt
Color Symbolism
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White
Belt:
The lack of color signifies purity and innocence.
The novice has no knowledge of tae kwon do.
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Orange
Belt:
The color of the rising sun. Seeds in the ground
begin to germinate and grow.
Basic Tae Kwon Do techniques begin to be learned.
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Yellow
Belt:
The color of the rising sun. Seeds in the ground
continue to germinate and grow.
Basic Tae Kwon Do techniques continue to be learned.
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Green
Belt:
The color of growing things that all can see.
Power begins to develop.
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Blue
Belt:
The color of the sky which growing things reach
for.
Physical and mental power starts to stabilize.
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Purple
Belt:
The color of the sky which growing things reach
for.
Physical and mental power continue to stabilize.
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Brown
Belt:
The color of the ground where growing things
are rooted firmly.
Stability of physical and mental power is apparent.
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Red
Belt:
The color of blood, the essential life force.
Maturity, honor and respect are exhibited as
character begins to perfect.
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Black
Belt Symbolism:
Black is the combination of all color.
The final stage where technique is mastered within
the humble and serene beauty of the plant.
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Origins of Martial Arts
The origin and
history of Martial Arts is a controversial issue. One can see
signs of martial arts in Egyptian, Greek, African, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, as
well
as other cultures.
The first fighting systems on earth probably evolved alongside
humans because mankind must have always had a need to defend himself against
animals, as well as against his fellow man. Ancient murals and sculptures show
fighting poses from Egypt, India and Babylon dating from as far back as 5,000
years ago.
The martial arts as we know them probably did not evolve until
systems of offensive and defensive skills were devised in or imported into China.
These fighting skills were combined with intangible elements such as compassion,
discipline and self-control.
Martial arts are thought to have originated in India and made
their way through China and across the rest of Asia. There is a clear path leading
from the Southern China regions up to Korea, Okinawa and Japan. From their Martial
Arts traveled to the United States from Over seas by our Men and Women who served
in the military. Not unlike our System "Chun Kuk Do"
that was created and founded by Grand
Master Chuck Norris who studied "Tang Soo Do" while stationed in Korea.
The details before that, and the exact details of that transfer, are greatly
debated by historians and Martial Artists alike.
Through various periods in history when weapons were outlawed,
the martial arts prospered as the only means for a person to defend himself and
his family. But even as more civilized times descended upon humanity, the arts
survived. They managed to outlive their violent origins primarily because they
teach man much more than fighting. The true martial arts stress character development,
discipline and respect. Self defense, physical fitness and competition are some
of the other benefits which modern practitioners enjoy. The fact that the martial
arts have had a chance to evolve into many different styles has allowed it to
endure for so many centuries.
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