Grades

The ITF ranking system consists of six solid color belts; white, yellow, green, blue, red, and black.

Coloured belt ranks are defined as follows (from lowest to highest rank):

	Grade Level	Description
	10th Kup	White - Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do
	9th Kup	white with yellow tag
	8th Kup	Yellow - Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
	7th Kup	yellow with green tag
	6th Kup	Green - Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
	5th Kup	green with blue tag
	4th Kup	Blue - Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
	3rd Kup	blue with red tag
	2nd Kup	Red - Signifies Danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
	1st Kup	red with black tag
	1st "dan"	Black - Opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do, also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

The reason for nine black belt degrees is that the number nine is not only the highest of the single-digit numbers, but also is the number of three multiplied by three. In the Orient, three is the most esteemed of all numbers. The Chinese character for 3 is three horizontal lines, one above the other. The bottom line represents earth; the middle line represents mortals; the upper line represents heaven. It was believed that a man who could unite the three realms in himself, would aspire or be reborn into a king.

Tae Kwon-Do

Tae Kwon-Do is the scientific use of the body in the method of self defence. A body that has gained the ultimate use of it's facilities through physical and mental training. Tae Kwon-Do will improve your flexibility, strengthen your body, help channel agressions and reduce overall stress.

Where & When

Training usually takes place at Brookfield Community School, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Free 1st Lesson

Watch the news, read the papers - it's true and sad to see that violent crimes exist everywhere... Prepare yourself for the unexpected and protect yourself, your family and those around.

Instructors

Miss Emma Deakin Black Belt, 3rd Degree Instructor Competed in 3 World Championships Won 9 World Championship medals Current World Bronze Medallist in under 63kg sparring Current British Champion

Mr Dale Hubbuck Black Belt, 1st Degree Assistant Instructor Training in Tae Kwon-Do since 1995 Competed at both local and national level

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