SONGAHM SPIRIT OF TAEKWONDO
As Taekwondo Event Begins:
"Sir / Ma'am
I will practice in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
with Courtesy for fellow students,
Loyalty for my instructor,
and Respect for my juniors and seniors,
...Sir / Ma'am!"
As Taekwondo Event Ends:
"Sir / Ma'am
I shall live with Perseverance in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
having Honor with others,
Integrity within myself,
and Self Control in my actions,
...Sir / Ma'am!"
As Taekwondo Event Begins:
"Sir / Ma'am
I will practice in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
with Courtesy for fellow students,
Loyalty for my instructor,
and Respect for my juniors and seniors,
...Sir / Ma'am!"
As Taekwondo Event Ends:
"Sir / Ma'am
I shall live with Perseverance in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
having Honor with others,
Integrity within myself,
and Self Control in my actions,
...Sir / Ma'am!"
Karate for Kids Student Oath
"Sir / Ma'am
Each day I shall live
by Honoring my Parents and Instructors,
Practicing to the Best of my ability,
and having Courtesy and Respect
for Everyone I meet.
...Sir / Ma'am!"
Each day I shall live
by Honoring my Parents and Instructors,
Practicing to the Best of my ability,
and having Courtesy and Respect
for Everyone I meet.
...Sir / Ma'am!"
"I promise to be a good black belt
With knowledge in my mind,
Honesty in my heart,
Strength in my body,
And to make good friends!"
| Belt | Pattern | Meaning/Philosophy |
 WHITE BELT SONGAHM 1 18 moves |
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"Pure and without knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo." This is when the seed is planted and nourished by the student and instructor to develop strong roots. |
 ORANGE BELT SONGAHM 2 23 moves |
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"The sun is beginning to rise." As with the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise is seen rather than the immense power. The beginning student sees the beauty of the art of taekwondo but has yet experienced the power in the technique. |
 YELLOW BELT SONGAHM 3 28 moves |
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"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight." The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwondo. |
 CAMO BELT SONGAHM 4 31 moves |
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"The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must fight its way upwards." The student begins to realize his/her place in the world's martial art. The student must now begin to spar in order to be promoted in rank. |
 GREEN BELT SONGAHM 5 34 moves |
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"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. |
 PURPLE BELT IN-WHA 1 44 moves |
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"Coming to the mountain. The tree is in mid-growth and now the path becomes steep." The student has crossed over into a higher level of Songahm Taekwondo. The techniques, forms and level of sparring become more difficult, creating a "mountain" that must be overcome. |
 BLUE BELT IN-WHA 2 42 moves |
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"The tree reaches for the sky towards new heights." Having passed the mid-way point, the student focuses his/her energy upwards toward black belt. |
 BROWN BELT CHOONG JUNG 1 44 moves |
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"All things turn out perfect and beautiful. The tree is firmly rooted in the earth." At this point the student has mastered the basics and developed deep roots in taekwondo. |
 RED BELT CHOONG JUNG 2 46 moves |
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"The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished." The first day (the period of time from white 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. |
 REC. BLACK BELT CHOONG JUNG 2 46 moves |
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"The dawn of a new day. The sun breaks through the darkness." The previous day has ended giving way to a new dawn. The student must begin a new phase of training; that of being a black belt. |
 1st DEGREE BB SHIM JUN 81 moves |
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"Planting seeds for the future." Interpretation is a new role of loyalty through physical and mental training. |
2nd DEGREE BB JUNG YUL 82 moves |
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"With your noble character, you will develop a new permanence in your life." |