WHITE

White signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student with no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.

YELLOW



Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-do foundation is being laid.

GREEN



Green signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-do skills begin to develop.

BLUE

Blue signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as the training in Tae Kwon-do progresses.

RED



Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

BLACK



Black is the opposite of white, signifying both maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.