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White - Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do. |
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Yellow - Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid. |
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Green - Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop. |
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Blue - Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses. |
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Red - Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away. |
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Black - Opposite of white, therefore signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do; also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear. |
