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Sheffield Horangi Taekwondo
Kukkiwon Taegeuk Poomse
9th Kup to 8th KupYELLOW TAG - YELLOW BELT
Symbolises HEAVEN, the source of all things to come
8th Kup to 7th KupYELLOW BELT - GREEN TAG
Expresses the principles of JOYFULNESS (clear & relaxed mind)
7th Kup to 6th KupGREEN TAG - GREEN BELT
Espouses the principle of FIRE (keenness & enthusiasm)
6th Kup to 5th KupGREEN BELT - BLUE TAG
Expresses the principle of THUNDER (expressed as bravery & steadfastness)
5th Kup to 4th KupBLUE TAG - BLUE BELT
Based on the principle of WIND (change direction & force without warning)
4th Kup to 3rd KupBLUE BELT - RED TAG
The formlessness of WATER (flowing around and absorbing all things)
3rd Kup to 2nd KupRED TAG - RED BELT
Founded on the principle of the IMMOVABLE MOUNTAIN.
2nd Kup to 1st KupRED BELT - BLACK TAG
Follows the concept of the EARTH (which all new things come)
1st Dan – 2nd Dan
Represents UNITY, STRENGTH & NATIONAL RESOLVE (the spirit of the Korean people)
2nd Dan – 3rd Dan
Represents a MIND LIKE A DIAMOND (tough, resolute & self-sufficient)
3rd Dan – 4th Dan
The legendary sight where Dangoon first founded Korea
4th Dan – 5th Dan
Expresses the EXPANSE OF THE PLAIN (where the majority of Koreans live)
5th Dan – 6th Dan
Based upon the concept of ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT and STABILITY
A minimum of 3 months training is required between each Kup grading & from 1st Kup to 1st Dan. Basic pattern is used by Sang Mu to grade total beginners from White belt (10th Kup) to Yellow tag (9th Kup). CLICK ON THE PATTERN NAME TO FOLLOW LINK TO VIDEO
