WHITE |
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White signifies a stage of innocence such as that of the novice student with no prior knowledge of Tae Kwon-do. | ||
YELLOW |
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Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-do Foundation is being laid. | ||
GREEN |
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Green signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-do seed begins to develop, so the student's skill develops. | ||
BLUE |
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Blue signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as the training in Tae Kwon-do progresses. | ||
RED |
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Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise self control, and warning the opponent to stay away. | ||
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BLACK |
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Black is the opposite of white, signifying both maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-do. It also symbolises the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear. | ||