Glossary Yellow
Yellow Belt to Green Stripe
Definition of Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
Meaning of Yellow Belt
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-do foundation is being laid
Meaning of Taekwon-do
Taekwon-do is a version of unarmed combat for the purpose of self-defense. More specifically Taekwon-do is the art of hand and foot fighting and the scientific use of the body in methods of self defense.
Literally translated Taekwon-do means: "the art of hand and foot fighting"
Tae: ...to kick, jump, or smash with foot
Kwon ...denotes fist, mainly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist
Do: ...the art, the way, the method
Definition of Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
Meaning of Yellow Belt
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-do foundation is being laid
Meaning of Taekwon-do
Taekwon-do is a version of unarmed combat for the purpose of self-defense. More specifically Taekwon-do is the art of hand and foot fighting and the scientific use of the body in methods of self defense.
Literally translated Taekwon-do means: "the art of hand and foot fighting"
Tae: ...to kick, jump, or smash with foot
Kwon ...denotes fist, mainly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist
Do: ...the art, the way, the method
Green Stripe to Green Belt
Definition of Do-San
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Recite the student oath
I shall observe the tenants of Taekwon-do
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon-do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
Definition of Do-San
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Recite the student oath
I shall observe the tenants of Taekwon-do
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon-do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
