Northwest Arkansas


                                    
 VOCABULARY

           Master :          Sabum Nim                    Bow :          Kyung nyeh                
           Studio :           Dojang                          Uniform:       Dobuk        
           Belt :               Dhee                             Attention:    Charyut       
           Pattern/Form: Tul                                 Ready :       Jhoon bi                   
           Begin:             Shijak                             Stop:          Kuman   
           Return:           Bahrote         l                 Yell :          Kihap     
           Relax :            Sho        


                                    Meaning Of Belt Colors   

              White        Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwon-Do.
           Yellow       Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the TaeKwon-Do foundation is            
                                     being laid.
           Green       Signifies the Plant's growth as the TaeKwon-Do skill begins to develop.
           Blue          Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in   
                            Taekwon-Do  progresses.
           Red          Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
           Black        Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in TaeKwon-Do .         
                             It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.


                                   Distinction of Title  (Chingho Kubun)   
                                
           1st        -        3rd        Degree        -        Assistant Instructor (Boosabum)
           4th        -        5th        Degree        -        Instructor (Sabum)
                                 6th        Degree        -        Master (Sahyun)
           7th       -         8th        Degree        -       Senior Master (Saseong)
                                 9th        Degree        -       Grand Master