As you progress in Taekwon-Do
you will be tested by an external examiner at club gradings.
The grading process is very important to both your training
and the growth of the GTUK. Gradings are designed to improve
your techniques and maintain your enthusiasm, whilst being
a test of both your physical and mental strength. There
are ten gradings before you reach you Black Belt. You will
be expected to take four of these gradings per year (up
to Blue Belt) and then three per year until you are ready
to take your Black Belt grading. By successfully competing
your gradings you will be awarded a belt. The colour of
your belt is a representation of your ability:
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10th
Kup White Belt
White signifies innocence, as that of the beginning
student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
9th
Kup Yellow Tag
/ 8th Kup Yellow Belt
Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and
takes root as Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.
7th
Kup Green Tag
/ 6th Kup Green Belt
Green signifies the plants growth as Taekwon-Do skills
begin to develop.
5th
Kup Blue Tag
/ 4th Kup Blue Belt
Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures
into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
3rd
Kup Red Tag
/ 2nd Kup Red Belt
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise
control, and warning the opponent to stay away.
1st
Kup Black Tag
/ Black Belt
Opposite to white, therefore signifying the maturity
and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. Also indicates the wearers
imperviousness to darkness and fear.
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