Home Syllabus History Theory Links Shop Joining Dojangs Competitions News Sitemap What is Korean for Downward Block? Click here! The significance of the colour of this belt: Green signifies the plants growth as the Taw Kwon Do skills begin to develop. 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.	5th Dan ~ Black Belt Your Grading Identify yourself Combination linework (Grading Examiner's choice) Pattern - Student's choice (excluding So San, Moon-Moo & Yong-Gae) Pattern - Grading Examiner's choice Pattern - So San Pattern - Moon-Moo Pattern - Yong-Gae Korean Theory	Belts: White Yellow Tag Yellow Green Tag Green Blue Tag Blue Red Tag Red Black Tag Black - 1st Dan Black - 2nd Dan Black - 3rd Dan Black - 4th Dan Black - 5th Dan Tenets: Courtesy To be polite to one's instructors, seniors and fellow students. Integrity To be honest with oneself. One must be able to define right and wrong. Perseverance To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must not stop trying; one must persevere. Self Control To lose one's temper when performing techniques against an opponent can be very dangerous and shows lack of control. To be able to live, work and train within one's capability shows good self control. Indomitable Spirit To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.