Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm Taekwon-Do. As with the Pine Tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots. The student has no knowledge of Taekwon-Do and begins with a clean (pure) slate.
Purity is often signified by the color White.
The seed is beginning to see the sunlight. The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwon-Do.
The sun appears to be Yellow.
The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength.” The student’s technique is developing power. The components of the basic techniques are beginning to work in unison.
As the pine tree develops, it sprouts Green pine needles
The tree reaches for the sky toward new heights.” Having passed the mid-way point, the student focuses his/her energy upward toward black belt.
The sky appears as Blue.
The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished.” The first day (the period of time from white belt 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 now be achieved.
Variations of Red are found among the many colors of the sunset.
The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished.” The first day (the period of time from white belt 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 now be achieved.
Variations of Red are found among the many colors of the sunset.
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