Green Belt Testing

Tae Guek EE

Concept of Tae: Calm Lake. Tae is of a spiritually uplifting nature. It is gentle and serene represented by the image of a lake.

Meaning of the South Korean flag

Named tae guek ki the center circle represents yang red and um blue which depict the opposites of the universe day and night, fire and water, heaven and earth, good and bad etc. The symbols in each corner stand for heaven, Earth, fire, and water

The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo

courtesy, integrity, perseverance, indomtiable spirit, self control

Courtesy

Polite behavior and manners

Integrity

Rigid loyalty to a code of behavior

Perseverance

The ability to hold to a course of action without giving way, to keep trying hard

Indomitable Spirit

Incapable of being overcome or subdued the ability to persevere.

Self Control

The ability to control your emotions and actions by strength of will