The Significance of the Color White White is the color of purity. It is the winter snow under which the seed representing the student is hidden. The Significance of the Color Yellow Yellow represents the warmth of the winter s sun as it melts the snow and allows the seed to germinate. This is the birth of conscious and purposeful action. The Significance of the Color Green Green is the color of the sprout and represents the spring when growth and activity abound.
The Significance of the Color Blue Blue is the color of youth, ambition and rapid growth. The seedling is now reaching for the blue sky. The Significance of the Color Red Red represents the heat of the summer sun. It also signals danger, as it is the last step toward achieving a black belt. In the Blue Wave Association, one kneels when putting on a red belt. While kneeling, the student contemplates the dedication needed to achieve black belt, and the responsibility once it is attained. TaeGuek Il Jang Concept of Keon: Heaven and Light Keon is a creative force which inhabits all physical forms. It is powerful and aggressive and represented by heaven and light.
TaeGuek Ee Jang Concept of Tae: Calm Lake Tae is of a spiritually uplifting nature. It is gentle and serene and symbolized by the image of a lake. TaeGuek Saam Jang Concept of Ri: Fire and Sun The movements of this form represent fire and sun with unpredictable pace and styling, yet continually moving and burning. TaeGuek Sa Jang Concept of Jin: Thunder Thunder is the element of fear and trembling. Because TaeKwonDo is comprised of virtuous actions, it defines fear as courage.
TaeGuek Oh Jang Concept of Seon: Wind Seon encompasses the characteristics of the wind, gentle and strong, yielding but also penetrating. It is a state of being like the wind. TaeGuek Yuk Jang Concept of Gam: Water Water flows shapelessly, incorporating all obstacles in its path. This represents a type of confidence needed as you strive to attain the qualities of acceptance and flow. TaeGuek Chil Jang Concept of Gan: Mountain Gan is symbolized by the image of a mountain as the principle of stability.
TaeGuek Pal Jang Concept of Gon: Earth Gon is defined as the quality of being receptive and is symbolized by the earth. The Purpose of the American and the South Korean Flags in the Dojang The American flag shows that we live in America and the South Korean flag shows respect for TaeKwonDo s Korean origin. The Chung Do Kwan Student Pledge We as members train our spirits and bodies according to the strict code. We as members are united in mutual friendship. We as members will comply with regulations and obey the instructors.
The Purpose and Philosophy of Bowing A formal greeting; a show of respect; a thank you. Counting in Korean 1 : Ha-na 2 : Tul 3 : Set 4 : Net 5 : Ta-set 6 : Yo-set 7 : Il-go 8 : Ya-dul 9 : Ah-hope 10 : Yul The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo 1. Courtesy 2. Integrity 3. Perseverance 4. Indomitable Spirit 5. Self-Control
The Literal Meaning of Taekwondo Tae means foot; Kwon means hand; Do means way of life; hence, Taekwondo means Way of the Foot and the Fist. Meaning of Blue Wave Blue is soft and calm like the ocean, changing to the great devastating power of a wave crashing upon the shore. The 5 Aspects to the Theory of Power 1. Speed 2. Focus 3. Balance 4. Breath Control 5. Reaction Force
Meaning of the American Flag The 50 stars represent the 50 states; the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; red symbolizes courage; white symbolizes innocence and purity; blue symbolizes vigilance, justice and perseverance. Meaning of the South Korean Flag Named Tae Guek Ki, the center circle represent yang, red and um, blue, which depict the opposites of the universe: day and night, fire and water, heaven and earth, good and bad, etc. The symbols in each corner stand for Heaven, Earth, Fire, and Water. The Meanings of the 5 Tenets of Taekwondo 1. Courtesy: Polite behavior and manners. 2. Integrity: Rigid loyalty to a code of behavior. 3. Perseverance: The ability to hold to a course of action without giving way, to keep trying hard. 4. Indomitable Spirit: Incapable of being overcome or subdued; the ability to persevere. 5. Self-Control: The ability to control your emotions and actions by strength of will.
The Meanings of the 5 Aspects to the Theory of Power 1. Speed: The time needed for the tool to reach the target; all other aspects coordinate for maximum speed. 2. Focus: Using the smallest possible tool to strike the target. 3. Balance: Being flexible, yet stable. 4. Breath Control: Inhaling at the beginning of the technique and exhaling while executing the technique. 5. Reaction Force: Newton s Law for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The 3 Kingdoms of Korea in the 6 th Century Silla Paekche Koguryo Founder of the Blue Wave Taekwondo Association Grandmaster Bruce V. Twing
Great Grandmaster of the Blue Wave Grandmaster Tae Sung Lee President of Chung Do Kwan President Yoon Kyu Um Vice President of Chung Do Kwan Grandmaster Hae Man Park
Current President of the Blue Wave Master Gordon W. White The Meaning Of The Hwa Rang Do Flower of Youth The Hwa Rang Do Five Point Honor Code 1. Allegiance to One s Country 2. Respect for One s Parents 3. Integrity in One s Friendships 4. Courage in Battle 5. Restraint from Unnecessary Cruelty or Killing
1944 Chung Do Kwan was founded by Great Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee. 1965 The Korean Taekwondo Association was formed. 1969 Grandmaster Bruce V. Twing opened the first Taekwondo school in Vermont, laying the foundation for the Blue Wave Taekwondo Association.
1973 The World Taekwondo Federation was formed. Dr. Un Yong Kim was elected president. Koryo Koryo is the name of the Korean dynasty dating between the years 918 and 1392 AD, from which the country Korea derived its name. It is a designation which implies the origination of a national charter and identity. The people of this dynasty successfully defended their homeland from Mongolian imperialism to which much of Asia had succumbed. This form represents the cultivation of a strong conviction and an unyielding spirit.