About your Dobok (Uniform)

The Emblem of Tukong Moosul (The emblem is placed on the right front of your dobok):

Three small Um/Yang represent Mind, Heart and Body
The Three Waves represent Um/Yang together in the Universe
The Red background represents Sun (symbolizing discipline)
The Blue background represents Water (symbolizing humility)
The Yellow border represents Seeds ( symbolizing students)
The Korean lettering mean Tukong Special Warrior training
Mind, Heart, and Body to become an action philosopher.

The American Flag (placed on the right sleeve of your dobok, just below the seam)
The 13 red and white stripes represent the first 13 colonies united in defense of their liberties.
White Stars on the blue canton the American flag of 1776 bore a "union" of 13 white stars (one for each colony) on a blue field representing a new constellation. The canton of white stars on blue was altered over the years to add new stars for each state that joined the union until the last of 50 stars was added in 1950.

The Korean Flag (placed on the left sleeve of your dobok, just below the seam)
White field represents peace and the traditional white clothing of Koreans.
T'aeguk in the center represents um/yang and expresses the diversity of forces in the universe and their interacton.
Kwae on either side correspond to the four cardinal directions, North, South, East, West, to the seasons, and to the sun, moon, earth and heaven.

World Tukong Moosul Flag:

The 8 leaves represent 8 States (par do kang san), Mountains and Rivers
Pink flowers represent Korean National flower (moo gyong hwa) symbolizing Peace.
White border represents Purity (bak we min jok) symbolizing people of pure heart.
Korean lettering represents Tukong Moosul (sae gae Tukong Moosul yun maeng)
Blue background represents The Renewal of Life in Spring (cho won)

TUKONG Martial Arts Ranking System

BEGINNER & WHITE BELT: At the beginning of learning the student is pure and without knowledge of Tukong Moosul. (students learn history, manners, basic philosophy and stances)
GOLD BELT: Seed is just beginning to see the sunlight. (students learn balance of mind and body, rolling and sparring skills)
ORANGE BELT: Young sprout is almost ready to turn green. (students learn free movement, free sparring, jumping techniques and basic striking techniques)
GREEN BELT: Small plant is growing, aware. (students learn basic leadership and understanding of self knowledge, basic throwing and releases)
BLUE BELT: Maturing plant is reaching for the sky's knowledge. (students learn advanced throwing techniques, joint techniques and flying techniques)
RED BELT: Student is reaching for the discipline of the sun. (students learn higher philosophy and leadership skills, advanced defensive techniques and weapons training)
PUM DAN BELT: Having knowledge of his world, he reaches to understand the Universe. (students learn mastery of the techniques from previous ranks, highest philosophy and conduct of Tukong Moosul)
BLACK BELT: The student is becoming a master of this Art. He begins a lifetime journey of the Patient Peace Warrior.

Striping System

This school's ranking system includes colored stripes which are earned for different techniques and skills at a given rank level. These are earned and received during regular class sessions. The stripe system helps students and instructors evaluate the student's progress towards the next rank. It also helps students set goals and gives them more frequent feedback on their progress.

To be eligible to test for their next rank, students must earn their red, white, blue and black stripes. Black stripes are earned when a student's self-defense skills become adequate for their rank. An additional black stripe must be earned for review of all previous rank requirements.


Paul Chamberlain
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