ranking system
In Taekwondo there are 6 different coloured belts. There are 10 grades between White Belt and Black Belt:
| 10th Kup | White Belt | Signifies innocence as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo. | |
| 9th Kup | Yellow Tags | ||
| 8th Kup | Yellow Belt | Signifies earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundations of Taekwondo are laid. | |
| 7th Kup | Green Tags | ||
| 6th Kup | Green Belt | Signifies the plants growth as Taekwondo skills begin to develop. | |
| 5th Kup | Blue Tags | ||
| 4th Kup | Blue Belt | Signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses. | |
| 3rd Kup | Red Tags | ||
| 2nd Kup | Red Belt | Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning opponents to stay away. | |
| 1st Kup | Black Tags | ||
| 1st Dan | Black Belt | Opposite to White, therefore signifies the maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. Also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear. |
Gradings are held on a regular basis throughout the year.
All upcoming gradings can be found on the events calendar
(1st poom - Junior Black Belt under 13)
taekwondo
staffs
UTA
contact details:
Senior Instructor
Andy Cawley (4th dan)
m: 0784 137 724
Instructor (WTAE)
Simon Jones (2nd dan)
m: 07515 774 447
