FAQ

Q. What does “Taekwondo” mean?
A. Taekwondo translates “Foot, Hand, Way-of-Life”

Q. What do the different color belts mean?
A. The color of the belt is an indication of the skill of a Taekwondo student. Sometimes belts can be gained by winning competitions, but the common way is by passing an exam.

White Belt: The color white indicates that a person is "innocent", has no knowledge of the sport Taekwondo yet. The white-belt is automatically gained by taking Taekwondo classes.

Orange Belt: The color orange indicates that the person is starting to change. This is the first step in the right direction.

Yellow Belt: The color yellow indicates that the person is getting to know the basic techniques. This stadium is compared to a plant growing its roots.

Green Belt: The color green indicates that a student is growing as a Taekwondo student. The color of the belt is compared to a plant growing its leaves.

Blue Belt: The color blue indicates that a student is reaching higher, like a plant that is growing towards the sky.

Red Belt: The color red indicates danger. The student is warned to practice the control of his/her movements. The color red also warns an opponent.

Poom: WTF Taekwondo requires that one has to be 16 years old to get a black belt. If you're younger, you get a poom, which can be replaced by a black-belt if you pass the age of 16. The requirements are the same as for the black-belt.

Q. What are the NTA Taekwondo Center’s rules?

A.

• Obey and respect your parents.
• Do your best in school.
• Do your best in Taekwondo.
• Clean up your room.
• Never use Taekwondo outside of class.
• Be on time for class.
• Respect other classes.
• Respect other classmates and instructors.
• Be nice to your brothers and sisters.
• Never leave Taekwondo without a parent.

Q. What are the aims of the adult classes?

A.

• Courtesy
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Self-Control
• Indomitable Spirit

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