YELLOW
BELT
Meaning of the Yellow Belt
The Energy of the Sun
The Sun gives its energy for new growth and life.
Character Word
1st Level Yellow - Courage
The state or quality of mind, or spirit, that enables one to face danger or fear with confidence.
2nd Level Yellow - Courtesy
Polite behavior towards others.
Patterns
30 moves, left foot returns
Song Song means “Imagination.” In the initial stage of philosophical development, students must use their imagination to set goals beyond their current limitations and from this visualize their achievement in advance. This in turn strengthens their belief system to the point that specific goals are possible possible and obtainable.
1st Level Yellow - Dan Gun
21 moves, left foot returns
Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea, in the year 2333 B.C.
2nd Level Yellow - Do San
24 moves, right foot returns
Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.