United States Karate Academy | 6th Gup Green Belt Student Guide

Explain the meaning of Tang Soo Do.
The word “Tang” represents the T`ang Dynasty of China which reflects the shared cultural background between China and Korea (617-907 A.D.) “Soo” means hand but implies fist, punch, strike, or defense, ect., and “Do” means way of life or art. Thus “Tang Soo Do” means the Korean classical martial art which was influenced by the T`ang method of the martial art.
What color is Grandmaster Shin’s belt?
Red and White Blocks
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyong Yang
What is the name of the Korean Flag?
Tae Kukgi
Explain the American Flag.
1. 50 Stars
  Represents the 50 States
2. 13 Stripes
  Represents the 13 original colonies
3. Red
  Represents the blood shed for our freedom

Continued
1. White
  Represents purity
2. Blue
  Represents the union of the states
Explain the Korean Flag.
1. 3 Solid Bars
  Represents Heaven
2. 2 Broken 1 Solid
  Represents Water
3. Blue and Red Circle
  Um and Yang Represents opposing but complimentary forces
4. 3 Broken Bars
  Represents Earth
5. 2 Solid 1 Broken
  Represents Fire
What does the Green Belt Represent?
Speedy development of youth as summer arrives