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Graphics by Maxima Design, Newport
Belt philosophy
An essential concept of oriental philosophy is " that which is born must grow, reach maturity, die, and leave behind the seeds of a new birth". Our gup belt system helps us to realize this concept. In its progress from White belt to Black belt it represents the cycles of the seasons, with each color standing for a specific stage of achievement
BLACK
- Black represents mastery, calmness, dignity
and sincerity. Black belt is the final
stage of one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, we see
that it is not only the end of one stage, but more importantly, the
beginning of the path which leads up through the ranks of the higher
black belts to true mastery
ORANGE
(8th/7th gup) - Orange represents new
growth which appears in
spring. Our Tang Soo Do knowledge begins to reveal itself.
WHITE (10th/9th gup) - This is the beginners belt. White represents a primitive stage of achievement. Thus, the seed lies dormant beneath the snows of winter
GREEN
(6th/5th gup) - Green represents the speedy development of youth as
summer arrives
BROWN
(4th/3rd gup) - Brown represents power, stability, agility, weight and
wisdom. This is a stabilising stage, both mentally and physically,
analogous to the plants which curtail their growth and prepare to flower
in late summer.
RED (2nd/1st gup)-
Red represents blood, life, energy, attention and control. The students
power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen.
DARK BLUE
(Cho Dan Bo) - Dark blue represents maturity, respect and honour. Our
dark blue belt is given to the Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt candidate). he/she
must now prepare their mind and
body for the final step
needed to attain black belt.
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