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The Colors of the Patch |
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 The colors of the emblem are consistent with the ranking
system of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan. The white area, the stars, and the white stripes of the
American Flag correspond to the beginner level. The winter season, represents the
emptiness, innocence, hidden potential and purity. The orange Chinese symbol for
"Moo' symbolizes the second belt of our ranking system and signifies an awareness of
one's potential. The green laurel leaves correspond to the intermediate student or green
belt. The green belt represents the spring season with its growth, spreading, and
advancement. The red berries and red stripes of the American flag corresponds with the
advanced student or red belt. The red belt represents the summer season, the ripening of
ones skills, active, (Yang). The blue portion of the American flag corresponds with the
Dan student or blue belt. The Dan belt, (blue) equivalent of the black belt of other
martial arts represents the autumn season, with maturity, calm, passive, (Um), harvest.
The red letters outlined in blue for the Korean words "Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan"
represent the master belt. The master is a master most importantly of himself. A fully
integrated individual capable of teaching and directing Dans in the study of Tang Soo Do. |
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