Student Creed
- As a dedicated student of the martial arts I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health.
- I will develop self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
- I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never be abusive or offensive.
- This is a black belt school, we are dedicated, motivated, we are on a quest to be the best.
- Black Belt
Tenents & Ten Elements of Power
- Respect
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Indomitable Spirit
- Courtesy
- Speed
- Focus
- Timing
- Hips
- Reactionary Force
- Full Extension
- Correct Stances
- Breathing
- Concentration
- Intensity
Tae Kwon Do Form Ladder
1. Chon Ji – Beginning of Heaven and Earth
# of Techniques: 19
Ki-Yaps: 1, 8, 19
Belt Color: White
2. Dan Gun – Legendary founder of Korea (2333 B.C.)
# of Techniques: 21
Ki-Yaps: 1, 8, 17, 21
Belt Color: Yellow
3. Do San – Patriot and educator. Taught social studies and martial arts.
# of Techniques: 24
Ki-Yaps: 1, 8, 22, 24
Belt Color: Orange
4. Won Hyo – Monk who introduced Buddhism to Korea (686 A.D.)
# of Techniques: 28
Ki-Yaps: 1, 12, 26, 28
Belt Color: Green
5. Yul Gok – Philosopher and scholar nicknamed “Confucius” of Korea
# of Techniques: 38
Ki-Yaps: 1, 4, 21, 36, 38
Belt Color: Purple
6. Joong Gun – Patriot who assassinated Japanese Emperor (Hiro-Bumi Ito). Died a martyr when he was executed in prison at age 32 (1910).
# of Techniques: 32
Ki-Yaps: 1, 12, 32
Belt Color: Blue
7. Toi Gye – Scholar and writer; an authority on neo-confucianism
# of Techniques: 37
Ki-Yaps: 1, 11, 29, 37
Belt Color: Red w/ White
8. Hwa Rang – Youth group largely responsible for the unification of Korea. 29th Infantry division where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity.
# of Techniques: 29
Ki-Yaps: 1, 10, 14, 25, 29
Belt Color: Red
9. Chung Moo – Admiral who invented the first armored battleship. Killed by his men in a mutiny. (Bad man’s form – ends on opposite foot)
# of Techniques: 30
Ki-Yaps: 1, 9, 28, 30
Belt Color: Brown w/ White
10. Gae Baek – Great general known for his severe and strict military discipline.
# of Techniques: 44
Ki-Yaps: 1, 21, 27, 44
Belt Color: Brown
11. Kwang Gae – 19th king of the Koguryo dynasty who regained all of the lost territories including most of Manchuria. Reigned for 39 years.
# of Techniques: 39
Ki-Yaps: 1, 12, 36, 39
Belt Color: Black