Columbia Taekwondo

INSPIRATION -

THE MOTIVATION TO BEGIN

GREEN BELT INFORMATION

Won Hyo
(28 moves, right foot returns)


Was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty
and died in the year 686 A.D.


 

Yong Gom
(40 moves, left foot returns)


Means “Inspiration.”  With goals firmly in mind, the students must also learn to self-inspire themselves into action, as they develop a sense of self-worth.  Without this, one may never strive for success as they may feel they do not deserve the rewards that accompany achievement.
“The motivation to begin.”


                                                            Yul Gok
                                             (38 moves, left foot returns)


Is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar YiI (1536-1584), nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea.”  The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude and the diagram represents scholar.


Green Belt signifies the plant’s growth as Taekwondo skills are developing
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