Taekwondo

Shawn will be taking his Poom Belt grading soon. Whereas Anvie, is on Grade 7, they called it the Yellow 2. They are both learning Taekwondo with M.K.Taekwondo together with their nephew Joey who is now on Grade 8 (Yellow 1). When he was first transferred to M.K.Taekwondo, he wanted so much to give up cos' he cannot take the pressure from Master Kor. But after much persuasion, he hung on, also because I don't let him stop. Don't you think it will be a waste to give up since he has come all the to Grade 1 (Red 2)? I guess every parents will agree with me to not let him give up. Master Kor, somehow, is strict, very strict indeed!

Below are some research done on the net about Taekwando, to get some basic knowledge on this Art. Here to share.

In Korea, "Tae" means to strike or break with foot
"kwon" means to strike or break with fist
"do" : "way", "method" or "art"

The Founder, Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi, borned November 9, 1918 in Hwa Dae Myong Chun, District of Korea.

The 7 Colors of Belt & It's Grading

White Belt : Innocence : Beginner Stage
Yellow Belt : The color of the rising sun, also means the seed in the ground begin to germinate and grow. The wearer will learn basic Taekwondo techniques
Green Belt : The color of live
Blue Belt : The color of the sky. Means the plant is growing towards the sky.
Red Belt : The color of blood, the essential life force.
Poom Belt : WTF Taekwondo requires that 1 has to be 16 years old to get a Black Belt. If younger, a Poom Belt, which can be replaced by a Black when passed age of 16.
Black Belt : Is the opposite of White, signify the maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

GRADING

White Belt : Beginner - Grade 10
White Belt Yellow Tag - Grade 9
Yellow Belt - Grade 8
Yellow Belt Green Tag - Grade 7
Green Belt - Grade 6
Green Belt Blue Tag - Grade 5
Blue Belt - Grade 4
Blue Belt Red Tag - Grade 3
Red Belt - Grade Grade 2
Red Belt Black Tag - Grade 1
Black Belt - 1st dan/degree