| In order to develop the skills, discipline, and self-control necessary
for the proper use of Taekwondo techniques, ATA uses a rank system. Such
a system serves several purposes, including:
Chain of Command: The ascending order of rank carries an increasing
level of authority and responsibility.The student learns to assume
responsibility gradually as he moves up the ranks. He also learns
to accept and properly use authority that accompanies the higher ranks.Measurement
of Progress: The most obvious advantage of the rank system is that it provides
a visible measurement of the student's progress. As he learns the basic
techniques of Taekwondo and tests successfully, he is awarded the colored
belts that signify the rise in rank. He feels accomplished; and he is encouraged
to learn the next set of new material with renewed enthusiasm.
There are nine ranks, called "grades" in the colored belt series, and
nine ranks, called "degrees" in the Black Belt series. Because it is the
highest number in a single digit, the number nine, in Oriental culture,
represents the highest attainable goal of any measurable endeavor. |
Belt System
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