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- We provide training in Songahm Taekwondo, 'Songahm' meaning
'Pine Tree Temple'. The pine tree is known as an evergreen,
which has strength year-round, and a long life. Evergreen
is also a symbol of unchanging human loyalty.
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- We have 9 color belts, one recommended black belt (or
'Poom' belt), and 9 degrees of black belt. The belts each
represent the growth of a pine tree, from a seed to maturity.
They are:
White Belt: "Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm
Taekwondo. As with the pine tree, the seed must now be planted
and nourished to develop strong roots."
Orange Belt: "The sun is beginning to rise. As with
the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise can be
seen rather than the immense power."
Yellow Belt: "The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."
Camouflage Belt: "The sapling is hidden amongst the
taller pines and must now fight it's way upwards."
Green Belt: "The tree is beginning to develop and grow
in strength."
Purple Belt: "Coming to the mountain. The tree is in
mid-growth and now the path becomes steep."
Blue Belt: "The tree reaches for the sky towards new
heights."
Brown Belt: "The tree is firmly rooted in the earth."
Red Belt: "The sun is setting, the first phase of growth
has been accomplished."
1st Recommended - Red/Black Belt: "Dawn of a new day,
the sun breaks through the darkness."
1st Degree: "The tree has reached maturity and overcome
the darkness. It must now begin to plant seeds for the future."
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- The shortest amount of time that it will take to reach 1st
Degree Black Belt in our academy is 26 months. This of course,
is longer for our younger students, which may take as long
as 3 years.
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- We offer several weapons curriculums, such as single and
double Ssahng Jeol Bong (nunchaku), single and double Bahng
Mahng Ee (escrima), mid and long range Jahng Bong (staff)
and Ssahng Nat (kama). We also train in board breaking, point
sparring, and self defense.
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- Absolutely! The benefits of attending a tournament is immeasurable
no matter what your rank, age, or ability. Winning a trophy
is a great thing, but not the main focus for participating.
Making friends, learning from others and having fun, are the
main reasons we frequently attend and compete at tournaments.
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- As far as you wish. If you have ambitions to be a world
champion, instructor or school owner, we can help you reach
those goals. Your only limitation is yourself.
Orange Belt: "The sun is beginning to rise. As with
the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise can be
seen rather than the immense power."
Yellow Belt: "The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."
Camouflage Belt: "The sapling is hidden amongst the
taller pines and must now fight it's way upwards."
Green Belt: "The tree is beginning to develop and grow
in strength."
Purple Belt: "Coming to the mountain. The tree is in
mid-growth and now the path becomes steep."
Blue Belt: "The tree reaches for the sky towards new
heights."
Brown Belt: "The tree is firmly rooted in the earth."
Red Belt: "The sun is setting, the first phase of growth
has been accomplished."
1st Recommended - Red/Black Belt: "Dawn of a new day,
the sun breaks through the darkness."
1st Degree: "The tree has reached maturity and overcome
the darkness. It must now begin to plant seeds for the future."