Belt Stripes - Reward System
At every belt level, students must work their way to achieving their goals in Taekwondo class. Our dojang uses a reward system to communicate to our students that “hard work pays off!” On each side of the belt, students are capable to earning stripes by working in the class. Each side of the belt represents a general aspect of Taekwondo.
The RIGHT SIDE of the belt represents the physical aspects of class.
The bolded stripes are those required for testing. The stripes are as follows:
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White Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have improved in the basics of Taekwondo. For example: stretching
further, punching with speed, power and accuracy, kicking with
technique, maintaining balance, etc. Attending consistently will help
the student achieve this stripe. |
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Yellow Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have learned and can demonstrate properly their belt level kick. Each
belt has a kick that they will require to learn and break a board with.
Attending Targets classes will help the student achieve this stripe. |
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Green Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have learnt their belt level “Poomse” (or pattern). As students
progress with belts, their poomse will become more advanced, challenging
them with new stances, blocks, and kicking techniques. Attending
Poomse classes will help the student achieve this stripe.
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Blue Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have made progress in the Sparring class according to their belt level.
Challenging oneself with different techniques, and using game/match
strategy is a requirement for this stripe. Not to mention, working
hard! Attending Sparring classes will help the student achieve this
stripe.
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| Red Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they have learned and can demonstrate correctly their number of required Self-Defense techniques for their belt level. As a student progresses in belts, they will be required to show more challenging and difficult movements. Attending Self-Defense classes will help the student achieve this stripe.
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Black Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have the 4 stripes required to test. This will indicate to the
instructors and staff that the student is ready to test for their next
belt level. In addition, the student will need to know their required
number of Self-Defense.
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The LEFT SIDE of the belt represents the mental aspects of class.
This side of the belt has the most challenging stripes to receive. They are as follows:
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Orange Stripe |
The student will be rewarded with this stripe once they
have demonstrated to the instructors a golden attitude. For example:
demonstrating leadership, kindness, respect, self-discipline, and
confidence amongst many others. Students will receive this stripe from
the instructor from even doing simple tasks such as bowing to their
seniors, and answering to their instructors through “yes ma’am” or “yes
sir”. Maintaining a positive attitude and showing respect are two of
the best ways to receive this stripe. |
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GOLD STRIPE |
The MOST IMPORTANT stripe to achieve for children and
adolescents in our programs. This stripe is rewarded to the students by the PARENT(S). The instructors can only monitor the children when they are at the dojang, but use this stripe to ensure that the children are behaving as they should outside of the dojang. Behaviour at home and in school is crucial to receiving this stripe. The power of this stripe is from the parent(s), and can be received by listening to the parents at all times, getting along with siblings, friends and teacher, and by helping out with chores around the house. We preach that this stripe can be awarded to their child by helping make their parents lives as easy as possible. Showing respect and appreciation are two ways in which most children achieve this stripe. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE GOOD BEHAVIOUR A HABIT IN THE HOME AND AT SCHOOL. Parents can set their own goals for their children as to what their expectations are. The results are life long SUCCESS! Many children after making improvements will stick with them for the rest of their lives! What is great about this stripe? If your child misbehaves after being rewarded with this stripe, the parents can take it away! The gold stripe can be rewarded to the child by an instructor upon request of the parent(s). |