TINY TIGER RANK SYSTEM
White Belt 9w
Orange 8r...
Orange 8d
Yellow 7r ... Yellow 7d
Camo 6r...
Camo 6d
Green 5r... Green 5d
Purple 4r... Purple 4d
Blue 3r..
Blue 3d
Brown 2r .. Brown 2d
Red 1r... Red 1d
1st degree Recommended 1br
Midterm#1.. Midterm #2..
Test for 1st degree
1st degree black belt
Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter or leave the workout floor.
Only clean uniforms. No stains tears etc. Must fit properly.
No jewelry except wedding ring.
Female students must wear a white t-shirt under dobok. Male students no t-shirt.
Students will not wear shoes on workout floor.
All students must get their tracking card at beginning of class.
Only ATA approved weapons and safety gear allowed.
KARATE KID & ADULT
RANK SYSTEM
White Belt 9w
Orange 8d
Yellow 7d
Camo 6d
Green 5d
Purple Recommend 4r
Purple
Decided 4d
Blue Recommend 3r
Blue
Decided 3d
Brown Recommend 2r
Brown
Decided 2d
Red Recommend 1r
Red
Decided 1d
1st degree Recommended 1br
Midterm #1.... Midterm #2..
Test for 1st degree
1st degree black belt
2nd
degree recommended 2br
2nd
degree decided
3rd
degree
4th
degree
5th
degree
6th
degree
6th
degree Master
7th
degree
7th
degree Sr. Master
8th
degree Chief Master
9th
Degree Grand Master S.H. Lee
There can be only 1 Grand Master at a time.
Victory Patches
In addition to monthly themes, our system includes the unique victory patch. Kids are rewarded special "Victory Stars". These different colored stars are rewarded for outstanding performance in karate class, school, home, or at a tournament competition. Kids may receive the following stars for the following deeds:
ATA Membership Card
The ATA membership card is your membership to the American Taekwondo Association. ATA yearly membership fee: $35. Once per year you will have to re-register as a member of the American Taekwondo Association. The first year is included as part of your white belt testing. You will receive a letter form the ATA when it time for your renewal.
KIDS & ADULTS
Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo
As ATA Event Begins:
"Sir:
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!"
As ATA Event Ends:
"Sir:
I shall live in the Perseverance in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
Having Honor with others,
Integrity within myself,
And Self-Control in my actions,
Sir!"
*Note if a female instructor lines up class replace Sir with Ma'am.
TINY TIGERS
'Sir / Ma'am:
I promise to be a good person
(right hand raised and supported)
With knowledge in my Mind
(pointing to head)
Honesty in my heart
(hand on heart)
Strength in my body
(show muscles)
To Make good friends
(shake hand in front of self)
With Leadership Attitude
(Hands at side body at attention)
| Belt | Pattern | Meaning/Philosophy |
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WHITE BELT SONGAHM 1 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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ORANGE BELT SONGAHM 2 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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YELLOW BELT SONGAHM 3 |
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"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight." The student begins to understand the basics of Taekwondo. Click here for form details |
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CAMO BELT SONGAHM 4 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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GREEN BELT SONGAHM 5 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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PURPLE BELT INWHA 1 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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BLUE BELT INWHA 2 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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BROWN BELT CHOONG JUNG 1 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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RED BELT CHOONG JUNG 2 |
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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. Click here for form details |
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REC. BLACK BELT |
"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. |
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1st DEGREE BB SHIM JUN |
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"Planting seeds for the future." Interpretation is a new role of loyalty through physical and mental training. Click here for form details |
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2nd DEGREE BB JUNG YUL |
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"With your noble character, you will develop
a new permanence in your life." Click here for form details |
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3rd DEGREE BB CHUNG SAN |
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"Peace of
Mind and Tranquility." Click here for form details |