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Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do. |
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Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid |
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Signifies the plant’s growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skill begins to develop |
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Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses. |
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Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away. |
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Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear. |