WHITE
Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.

 

YELLOW
Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.

 

GREEN
Signifies the plant's growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skill begins to develop.

 

BLUE
Signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.

 

RED
Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

 

BLACK
Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.