2nd Dan Black Belt
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Patterns: Eui-Am, Choong Jang, Juche
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Movements: 45, 52, 45
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Meanings:
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Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean
independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements
refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly way religion) in 1905. The diagram represents his Indomitable Spirit, displayed while
dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation. -
Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang
who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity. -
Juche is the philosopical concept that man is the master of everything and therefore decides and determines his destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted on the Baekdu Mountain that symbolises the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram is intended to represent the Baekdu Mountain.
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Belt Meaning: The opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
