Michael Delli-Bergoli - June 2008
Taekwondo is a martial art that in "today's" form of self defence has evolved by combining many different styles of martial arts that existed in Korea over the last 2,000 years and some martial arts styles form countries that surround Korea. Taekwondo incorporates the abrupt linear movements of Karate and the flowing, circular patterns of Kung-fu with native kicking techniques. Over fifty typical Chinese circular hand movements can be identified in modern Taekwondo. A few of the earlier martial arts styles that contributed to Taekwondo are : T'ang-su, Taek Kyon, also known as Subak, Tae Kwon, Kwonpup and Tae Kwonpup. There are also influences from Judo, Karate, and Kung-fu.
Taekwondo belt meaning
White Belt means, pure and without knowledge of Taekwondo
Yellow Belt means, the seed is beginning to see light
Blue Belt means, the tree reaches the sky for new heights
Red Belt means, the sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been completed
Black Belt means, begging planting seeds for the future
When I first joined Joon No's Taekwondo, I knew that this was the best martial art sports for me.
When I got to yellow belt, I was getting to know more moves in Taekwondo such as roundhouse kick, side kick and front kick and reverse roundhouse kick. I also learnt basic pattern which was a big deal for me. Then I got to blue belt I learnt other great Taekwondo moves. Then I was the sunset belt, red belt, after the sunset belt, I was Cho Dan Bo (the belt before black). I was at that moment when I had to go for the last belt in Taekwondo history. The Black Belt.
I have been training for this belt nearly everyday. I love doing Taekwondo. And I thank Master Brendan, Master Sam and Grandmaster No for all their help on helping me go for my black belt. Thank you Grandmaster No for putting me into Taekwondo.