8^th Gup Yellow Belt

 Yellow Belt:  Represents a seedling which is beginning to see the light.

Dan-Gun (21) is named after Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 B.C.

General Choi Hong Hi is the modern day founder of Taekwondo.

General Choi’s nickname is Chang-Han, meaning ‘Blue Cottage.’

Taekwondo became the nation sport of Korea in 1955.

7^th Gup Yellow Belt w/Green Stripe

Do-San (24) Is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938).  The 24 moves represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.

 Confucius’ Poem

If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character.

If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home.

If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation.

If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.