SONGAHM means "Evergreen
Strength and Undying Loyalty".
IN-WAH means "An unbroken glory".
CHOON JUNG means "All things turn
out perfect and beautiful".
SHIM JUN means "Begin Planting Seeds
for the Future".
White
Belt  |
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Philosophy:
"Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm
Taekwondo.
As with the Pine Tree, the seed must now be planned
and nourished to develop strong roots." The
student has no knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo
and begins with a clean (pure) state. |
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Segments
Breakdown:
2 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 3
Number
of Ki-haps: 7, 16
Grade:
9th |
Orange
Belt |
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Philosophy:
"The sun is beginning to rise.
As with the morning's dawn, only the beauty
of the sunrise is seen rather than the immense
power." The beginner student sees the beauty
of the art of Taekwondo but has not yet experienced
the power in the technique.
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Segments
Breakdown:
3 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 4 - 3
Number
of Ki-haps: 10, 21
Grade:
8th
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Yellow
Belt |
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| Philosophy:
"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."
The student begins to understand the basics
of Taekwondo. |
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Segments
Breakdown:
2 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 2 - 4
Number
of Ki-haps: 7, 8, 17
Grade:
7th
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Camo
Belt |
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| Philosophy:
"The sapling is hidden amoungst the taller
pines and must now fight it's way upwards."
The
student begin to realize his/her place in the
world's largest martial art. The student must
now begin to spar in order to promote in rank.
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Segments
Breakdown:
3 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 5 - 4 - 3
Number
of Ki-haps: 7, 24
Grade:
6th
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Green
Belt |
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| Philosophy:
"The pine tree is beginning to develop
and grow in stength."
The
student's technique is developing power. The
components of the basic techniques are beginning
to work in unison.
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Segments
Breakdown:
5 - 4 - 3 - 5 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 5
Number
of Ki-haps: 10, 25
Grade:
5th
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Purple
Belt |
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| Philosophy:
"Coming to the mountain. The tree is mid-growth
and now the path becomes steep."
The
student has crossed over into a higher level
of Songahm Teakwondo. The techniques, forms,
and level of sparring become more difficult,
creating a "mountain" that must be
overcome.
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Segments
Breakdown:
5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 7 - 6 - 7 - 6
Number
of Ki-haps: 14, 24, 34
Grade:
4th
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Blue
Belt |
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| Philosophy:
"The tree reaches for the sky towards new
heights."
Having
passed the mid-way point, the student focuses
his/her energy upwards toward black belt. |
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Segments
Breakdown:
5 - 6 - 5 - 6 - 4 - 6 - 4 - 6
Number
of Ki-haps: 13, 23, 33
Grade:
3rd
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Brown
Belt |
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(#1
Choong Jung IL-Jahng) |
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| Philosophy:
"The tree is firmly rooted in the earth."
At
this point the student has mastered the basics
and developed deep roots in Taekwondo.
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Segments
Breakdown:
3 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 4 - 3 -
5 - 4
Number
of Ki-haps: 12, 22, 32
Grade:
2nd
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Red
Belt |
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(#2
Choong Jung EE-Jahng) |
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| Philosophy:
"The sun is setting. The first phase of
growth has been accomplished."
The
first day (the period of time from White to
Red belt) of growth is coming to an end. The
physical skill has been developed, but lacks
control; therefore, physical and mental discipline
must be achieved.
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Segments
Breakdown:
2 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 -
5 - 3 - 3
Number
of Ki-haps: 11, 21, 31
Grade:
1st
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Black |
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(#2
Choong Jung EE-Jahng) |
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| Philosophy:
"The dawn of a new day. The sun breaks
through the darkness."
The
previous day has ended giving way to a new dawn.
The student must begin a new phase of traning;
that of being a black belt. |
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Segments
Breakdown:
2 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 -
5 - 3 - 3
Number
of Ki-haps: 11, 21, 31
Grade:
1st
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Black
1st Belt |
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Philosophy:
"The tree has reached maturity & overcome
darkness. Now plant seeds for the future."
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Segments
Breakdown:
Number
of Ki-haps: 11, 21, 31
Grade:
1BD
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Black
2nd Belt |
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Philosophy:
"With noble character, you will develop
more permanance in life."
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Segments
Breakdown:
Number
of Ki-haps: 22, 42, 62
Grade:
2BD
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