I.

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the
students are expected to:
A. Discuss the what is
taekwondo
B. Enable to explain the
definition, of taekwondo and
historical development
of taekwondo through the years
C. Discuss the taekwondo belt
color and ranks the important
information.
I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

A. Discuss the what is taekwondo

B. Enable to explain the definition, of taekwondo and historical development

of taekwondo through the years

C. Discuss the taekwondo belt color and ranks the important information.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic; Taekwondo historical
development and belt color
rankings
II. Subject Matter

A. Topic; Taekwondo historical development and belt color rankings

C. Materials: Laptop, Power Point Presentation

III. ASSESSMENT/
LEARNING PROCEDURE
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
III. ASSESSMENT/ LEARNING PROCEDURE

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Prayer

2. Greetings

B. Lesson Proper
I. Motivation/ Ice Breaker
Name this Color
Challenge!
• In this guessing color game
activity, there are 3 participants
or volunteers are going
to participate. Each are going to
guess the color of the word and
not read the word
with a given time. The pictures
will be played on the
presentation prepared by the
reporter. And the winner will be
given a reward.
B. Lesson Proper
I. Motivation/ Ice Breaker

Name this Color Challenge!

• In this guessing color game activity, there are 3 participants or volunteers are going

to participate. Each are going to guess the color of the word and not read the word

with a given time. The pictures will be played on the presentation prepared by the

reporter. And the winner will be given a reward.

II. Content/ Lecture

What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo (also known as Tae
Kwon Do) is the art of self
defense that originated in Korea. It
is recognized as one of
the oldest forms of martial arts in
the world, reaching back
over 2,000 years. The name was
selected for its
appropriate description of the art:
Tae (foot), Kwon (hand),
Do (art).
Origin of Taekwondo
and historical
development
Taekwondo" literally means the
"art of hand and foot
fighting". The origin of
Taekwondo is obscured by
many
thousands of years of Korean
history. The first organized
development of Taekwondo
martial arts training is
thought to be around the first
Century on the peninsula of
Korea over 2000 years ago
when the Three Kingdoms
(Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje)
ruled. However, it is
estimated that Taekwondo was
practiced in a primitive
form of martial art style in
ancient times as far back as
5000 years ago. In those ancient
times, there was no
means of self defense other than
bare hands and the body
for a weapon. So, it was natural
to assume that bare-hand
fighting martial art techniques
were developed.
II. Content/ Lecture

What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo (also known as Tae Kwon Do) is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is
recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The
name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art). Origin of
Taekwondo and historical development Taekwondo" literally means the "art of hand and foot fighting".
The origin of Taekwondo is obscured by many thousands of years of Korean history. The first organized
development of Taekwondo martial arts training is thought to be around the first Century on the
peninsula of Korea over 2000 years ago when the Three Kingdoms (Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje) ruled.
However, it is estimated that Taekwondo was practiced in a primitive form of martial art style in ancient
times as far back as 5000 years ago. In those ancient times, there was no means of self defense other
than bare hands and the body for a weapon. So, it was natural to assume that bare-hand fighting martial
art techniques were developed.

II. Content/ Lecture

What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo (also known as Tae
Kwon Do) is the art of self
defense that originated in Korea. It
is recognized as one of
the oldest forms of martial arts in
the world, reaching back
over 2,000 years. The name was
selected for its
appropriate description of the art:
Tae (foot), Kwon (hand),
Do (art).
Origin of Taekwondo
and historical
development
Taekwondo" literally means the
"art of hand and foot
fighting". The origin of
Taekwondo is obscured by
many
thousands of years of Korean
history. The first organized
development of Taekwondo
martial arts training is
thought to be around the first
Century on the peninsula of
Korea over 2000 years ago
when the Three Kingdoms
(Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje)
ruled. However, it is
estimated that Taekwondo was
practiced in a primitive
form of martial art style in
ancient times as far back as
5000 years ago. In those ancient
times, there was no
means of self defense other than
bare hands and the body
for a weapon. So, it was natural
to assume that bare-hand
fighting martial art techniques
were developed.
It is suggested that Taekwondo
was first practiced as a method of
evading attacks from wild
animals as well as a useful tool in
hunting for food and also as a
means of strengthening the
body. Martial art techniques were
learned from the experience of
fighting against beasts whose
defensive and offensive motions
were the subject of analysis and
mimicking. Since attacks could
originate from any direction,
martial art moves were developed
that allowed reflexes to counter
from any direction. Specific
patterns were formed for
instinctive self defense which
became a
series of blocks, kicks and strikes.
These patterns are still practiced
today.
The "Three Kingdoms
There were Three Kingdoms
which separately ruled the Korean
Peninsula at the beginning of
the first Century: Goguryeo,
Baekje and Silla. These kingdoms
were sometimes at war with each
other until Silla took over Baekje
in mid-7th Century and Goguryeo
in the late 7th Century thus
unifying the Korean nation. The
Silla dynasty lasted until 10th
Century.
Sixth Century map of Korea

Goguryeo Kingdom
(37BC~7th Century)
The Goguryeo Kingdom was
founded on the Northern part of
Korea
which was surrounded by the
hostile Han (Chinese) tribes in the
North.
The Kingdom formed a strong
warrior crop known as the "Sun
Bae" in
an attempt to consolidate its
power. "Sun Bae" means a man of
virtue
who never recoils from fighting. It
defined the best martial arts in
Korea
and the group became legendary
for their martial art moves (In
modern
Korea, Sun Bae refers to the most
senior). In peacetime, it was said
that
they lived in groups learning
history and literary arts as well as
serving
their appointments for the King
which included guarding the
Kingdom
and building roads and structures.
They wore the finest silk and were
the
designated teachers for the
Kingdom, the best martial artists.
In wartime,
they would organize themselves
and defend the Kingdom with their
strong-willed bravery and their
martial art techniques.
The Goguryeo governmental
organization worked on a merit
system whereby the best martial
art
warriors received the highest
positions. The "Sun Bae" were
chosen from festivals called "Sin
Su
Do" which were organized in the
months of March and October.
Events used to decide the "Sun
Bae" included archery, sword,
dancing and Tae Kyon or Soo Bak
(i.e. Taekwondo).
The Taekwondo competitions
sometimes involved fighting in pits
with wild animals or beneath
frozen river beds under the ice.
The "Sun Bae" became legendary
for their feats of bravery and
martial art moves
It is suggested that Taekwondo was first practiced as a method of evading attacks from wild

animals as well as a useful tool in hunting for food and also as a means of strengthening the

body. Martial art techniques were learned from the experience of fighting against beasts whose
defensive and offensive motions were the subject of analysis and mimicking. Since attacks could

originate from any direction, martial art moves were developed that allowed reflexes to counter

from any direction. Specific patterns were formed for instinctive self defense which became a

series of blocks, kicks and strikes. These patterns are still practiced today.

The "Three Kingdoms

There were Three Kingdoms which separately ruled the Korean Peninsula at the beginning of

the first Century: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. These kingdoms were sometimes at war with each

other until Silla took over Baekje in mid-7th Century and Goguryeo in the late 7th Century thus

unifying the Korean nation. The Silla dynasty lasted until 10th Century.

Sixth Century map of Korea

Goguryeo Kingdom (37BC~7th Century)

The Goguryeo Kingdom was founded on the Northern part of Korea

which was surrounded by the hostile Han (Chinese) tribes in the North.

The Kingdom formed a strong warrior crop known as the "Sun Bae" in

an attempt to consolidate its power. "Sun Bae" means a man of virtue

who never recoils from fighting. It defined the best martial arts in Korea

and the group became legendary for their martial art moves (In modern

Korea, Sun Bae refers to the most senior). In peacetime, it was said that

they lived in groups learning history and literary arts as well as serving

their appointments for the King which included guarding the Kingdom

and building roads and structures. They wore the finest silk and were the

designated teachers for the Kingdom, the best martial artists. In wartime,

they would organize themselves and defend the Kingdom with their

strong-willed bravery and their martial art techniques.

The Goguryeo governmental organization worked on a merit system whereby the best martial art
warriors received the highest positions. The "Sun Bae" were chosen from festivals called "Sin Su

Do" which were organized in the months of March and October. Events used to decide the "Sun

Bae" included archery, sword, dancing and Tae Kyon or Soo Bak (i.e. Taekwondo).

The Taekwondo competitions sometimes involved fighting in pits with wild animals or beneath

frozen river beds under the ice. The "Sun Bae" became legendary for their feats of bravery and

martial art moves

Baekje Kingdom
(18BC~7th Century)
Although practiced, martial art
styles were not encouraged by this
Kingdom. However, ancient
records show that horseback
riding, archery and bare-handed
arts were practiced among both
the military and the common
people during this period.
Silla Kingdom (57BC~10th
Century)
Silla founded its own warrior crop
called the "Hwarangdo" who were
bound to follow a code of
honor comprised of rigid loyalty to
the nation, respect and obedience
to one’s parents,
interminable loyalty to friends,
courage in battle and prudence and
restraint on using violence.
This code remains the
philosophical backbone of the
modern Taekwondo system.
The "Hwarangdo" followed the
same organizational and
hierarchical structure as the "Sun
Bae".
The Silla dynasty took over Baekje
and Goguryeo in 7th Century thus
unifying the Korean nation
for the first time ever. Silla was
succeeded by the Goryeo Dynasty
in 10th Century from which
the modern name "Korea" was
derived.
The Goryeo Dynasty (10th
Century~14th Century)
The Goryeo Dynasty developed
Taekwondo and martial art
techniques more systematically
than
ever before, so that it might be
used by the soldiers in the event of
war. Military training for the
Goryeo cadets included
Taekwondo practice as a
compulsory subject and the only
personnel
who were allowed to join the army
were those with martial art
abilities. Soldiers who mastered
Taekwondo withe the best martial
art techniques were promoted to
Generals and skilled
practitioners were selected to
become officers. Many contests
called "Subakhui" were held
regularly to search for talent.
Yi Dynasty (1392 A.D.
to 1910):
During the Yi Dynasty, Korea
(Yi-shi-Choson) underwent a
dramatic change from
Buddhism, the predominate
religion, to Confucianism. This
change brought a Chinese
influence over the government
and the people of the time.
Military leaders began to lose
their power to civilian
statesmen who believed in the
cultural development of their
civilization. The people as a
whole began to lose interest in
the study of martial arts. The
study of martial arts, including
weapons, was banned to all but
the military. The
HwaRangDo, which were
rooted in the Buddhist
teachings, gradually lost its
importance
among young people. Martial
arts began a great downfall.
There was, however, an
important contribution to the
martial arts when King Jong Jo
ordered a manual of military
arts to be written, including
weapons, Tae Kyon and
SooBakGi. The manual, written
by
Lee Duk Mu, included detailed
sections on unarmed combat
thus preserving in writing
the techniques of these fighting
arts. During the Yi Dynasty
several invasions by the
Japanese were fought off.
However, due to the eventual
decline of military power, the
Yi
Dynasty ended with the
Japanese takeover on August 2,
1910.
Baekje Kingdom (18BC~7th Century)

Although practiced, martial art styles were not encouraged by this Kingdom. However, ancient

records show that horseback riding, archery and bare-handed arts were practiced among both

the military and the common people during this period.

Silla Kingdom (57BC~10th Century)

Silla founded its own warrior crop called the "Hwarangdo" who were bound to follow a code of

honor comprised of rigid loyalty to the nation, respect and obedience to one’s parents,

interminable loyalty to friends, courage in battle and prudence and restraint on using violence.

This code remains the philosophical backbone of the modern Taekwondo system.

The "Hwarangdo" followed the same organizational and hierarchical structure as the "Sun Bae".

The Silla dynasty took over Baekje and Goguryeo in 7th Century thus unifying the Korean nation

for the first time ever. Silla was succeeded by the Goryeo Dynasty in 10th Century from which

the modern name "Korea" was derived.

The Goryeo Dynasty (10th Century~14th Century)

The Goryeo Dynasty developed Taekwondo and martial art techniques more systematically than

ever before, so that it might be used by the soldiers in the event of war. Military training for the

Goryeo cadets included Taekwondo practice as a compulsory subject and the only personnel

who were allowed to join the army were those with martial art abilities. Soldiers who mastered
Taekwondo withe the best martial art techniques were promoted to Generals and skilled

practitioners were selected to become officers. Many contests called "Subakhui" were held

regularly to search for talent.

Yi Dynasty (1392 A.D. to 1910):

During the Yi Dynasty, Korea (Yi-shi-Choson) underwent a dramatic change from

Buddhism, the predominate religion, to Confucianism. This change brought a Chinese

influence over the government and the people of the time. Military leaders began to lose

their power to civilian statesmen who believed in the cultural development of their

civilization. The people as a whole began to lose interest in the study of martial arts. The

study of martial arts, including weapons, was banned to all but the military. The

HwaRangDo, which were rooted in the Buddhist teachings, gradually lost its importance

among young people. Martial arts began a great downfall. There was, however, an

important contribution to the martial arts when King Jong Jo ordered a manual of military

arts to be written, including weapons, Tae Kyon and SooBakGi. The manual, written by

Lee Duk Mu, included detailed sections on unarmed combat thus preserving in writing

the techniques of these fighting arts. During the Yi Dynasty several invasions by the

Japanese were fought off. However, due to the eventual decline of military power, the Yi

Dynasty ended with the Japanese takeover on August 2, 1910.

Modern Times
(1910AD~)
Through the centuries, the Korean
peninsula was often attacked and
invaded, however the fierce
spirit of the Taekwondo warriors
was never crushed and the martial
art was preserved. Since the
time of the Three Kingdoms in the
first Century, the Art has been
carefully handed down from
each generation, refined and
strengthened in the process.
Korea was again invaded by Japan
in 1910 AD and the Japanese
started a colonial government
headed by Japanese Generals. The
government prohibited many
Korean traditions including all
Taekwondo practice. The speaking
of the Korean language was also
forbidden and measures
were taken to change family names
in order to change the identity of
the Koreans. Japanese
"Karate" was also introduced.
This was a very difficult period for
Korea, however Masters and
students continued Taekwondo
in secret. Some Masters who had
learned Taekwondo in the Joseon
(Yi) Dynasty continued to
teach during the Japanese
occupation. Taekwondo was also
preserved by other Masters who
lived in monasteries. They secretly
handed down the knowledge until
the liberation of Korea by
the Allied forces in 1945.
After World War II and the
liberation of the Korean people
from the Japanese Armed Forces,
the
cultural and social aspects of
Korea returned to normal and
Taekwondo began to improve. The
Art of Taekwondo began a new
birth into the modern age and the
western world. Martial art
experts began opening centers all
over the country after the end (i.e.
the "cease-fire") of the
Korean War (1950~1953).
The martial art of Taekwondo has
gone by many names such as Tae
Kyon, Soo Bak Do, Kong
Soo Do, Tang Soo Do and others.
However, the Master's main
objective since 1945 was to
purify Taekwondo and return to
the traditional unarmed form and
technique that was free from
the influences of other martial arts
Modern Times (1910AD~)

Through the centuries, the Korean peninsula was often attacked and invaded, however the fierce

spirit of the Taekwondo warriors was never crushed and the martial art was preserved. Since the

time of the Three Kingdoms in the first Century, the Art has been carefully handed down from

each generation, refined and strengthened in the process.

Korea was again invaded by Japan in 1910 AD and the Japanese started a colonial government

headed by Japanese Generals. The government prohibited many Korean traditions including all

Taekwondo practice. The speaking of the Korean language was also forbidden and measures

were taken to change family names in order to change the identity of the Koreans. Japanese

"Karate" was also introduced.

This was a very difficult period for Korea, however Masters and students continued Taekwondo

in secret. Some Masters who had learned Taekwondo in the Joseon (Yi) Dynasty continued to

teach during the Japanese occupation. Taekwondo was also preserved by other Masters who

lived in monasteries. They secretly handed down the knowledge until the liberation of Korea by

the Allied forces in 1945.

After World War II and the liberation of the Korean people from the Japanese Armed Forces, the

cultural and social aspects of Korea returned to normal and Taekwondo began to improve. The

Art of Taekwondo began a new birth into the modern age and the western world. Martial art

experts began opening centers all over the country after the end (i.e. the "cease-fire") of the

Korean War (1950~1953).

The martial art of Taekwondo has gone by many names such as Tae Kyon, Soo Bak Do, Kong

Soo Do, Tang Soo Do and others. However, the Master's main objective since 1945 was to

purify Taekwondo and return to the traditional unarmed form and technique that was free from

the influences of other martial arts

Color and Belt Ranking

The word “dan” means degree in Korean, it is

used to designate ranks of black belts.

Taekwondo belt levels fall into 3 main categories:

• Gup – the colored belt rank.

• Poom – the junior Black Belt for students under 15 years old.

• Dan – the full Black Belt rank which is only available to students over 15

years old.

• White belts: these belts signify a type of innocence. It basically means

that the student is starting with a clean slate, and there is room for

growth and development.

• Yellow belts: this color symbolizes a new plant sprouting and setting

down roots in the ground. It is symbolic of the earth and the start
of new life.

• Green belts: green belts are a sign of the development of skills in a

student. It is symbolic of the plant beginning to grow and flourish.

• Blue belts: the symbolism of a blue belt is that of the student (or plant)

growing heavenwards. Then plant grows towards the heavens it signifies

progress.

• Red belts: a red belt symbolize danger. When students reach the red belt

rank, it has deep meaning. It signifies that students need to be cautious

with their newly formed skills and not take them for granted.

• Black belts: black

belts are opposite to
white belts in that black
is a sign of
maturity, knowledge,
skill. A black belt
indicates a student’s
competency
in all the principles and
techniques of
Taekwondo.
• Black belts: black belts are opposite to white belts in that black is a sign of

maturity, knowledge, skill. A black belt indicates a student’s competency

in all the principles and techniques of Taekwondo.

THE BELT RANKS IN

ORDER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Junior Belts
• White Belt – 10th Gup. The
first belt each student will
receive upon beginning
Taekwondo.
• Yellow Stripe Belt – 9th
Gup.
• Yellow Belt – 8th Gup.
• Green Stripe Belt – 7th Gup.
THE BELT RANKS IN ORDER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Junior Belts

• White Belt – 10th Gup. The first belt each student will receive upon beginning

Taekwondo.

• Yellow Stripe Belt – 9th Gup.

• Yellow Belt – 8th Gup.

• Green Stripe Belt – 7th Gup.

Senior Belts
• Green Belt – 6th Gup.
• Blue Stripe Belt – 5th Gup.
• Blue Belt – 4th Gup.
• Red Stripe Belt – 3rd Gup.
• Red Belt – 2nd Gup.
• Black Stripe Belt – 1st Gup.
Black Belts
• 1st Dan Black Belt. The basic
black belt.
• 2nd Dan Black Belt. Can be
achieved after 1 year as a
practicing 1st Dan Black Belt.
• 3rd Dan Black Belt. Can be
achieved after 2 years as a
practicing 2nd Dan Black Belt.
• 4th Dan Black Belt. Can be
achieved after 3 years as a
practicing 3rd Dan Black Belt.
• 5th Dan Black Belt – Master
Status. Can be achieved after 4
years as a practicing 4th Dan Black
Belt.
• 6th Dan Black Belt – Master
Status. Can be achieved after 5
years as a practicing 5th Dan
Master.
• 7th Dan Black Belt – Master
Status. Can be achieved after 6
years as a practicing 6th Dan
Master.
• 8th Dan Black Belt – Grand
Master Status. Can be achieved
after 7 years as a practicing 7th
Dan
Master.
• 9th Dan Black Belt – Grand
Master Status. Can be achieved
after 8 years as a practicing 8th
Dan
Grand Master.
Senior Belts

• Green Belt – 6th Gup.

• Blue Stripe Belt – 5th Gup.

• Blue Belt – 4th Gup.

• Red Stripe Belt – 3rd Gup.

• Red Belt – 2nd Gup.

• Black Stripe Belt – 1st Gup.

Black Belts

• 1st Dan Black Belt. The basic black belt.

• 2nd Dan Black Belt. Can be achieved after 1 year as a practicing 1st Dan Black Belt.

• 3rd Dan Black Belt. Can be achieved after 2 years as a practicing 2nd Dan Black Belt.

• 4th Dan Black Belt. Can be achieved after 3 years as a practicing 3rd Dan Black Belt.

• 5th Dan Black Belt – Master Status. Can be achieved after 4 years as a practicing 4th Dan Black

Belt.

• 6th Dan Black Belt – Master Status. Can be achieved after 5 years as a practicing 5th Dan Master.

• 7th Dan Black Belt – Master Status. Can be achieved after 6 years as a practicing 6th Dan Master.

• 8th Dan Black Belt – Grand Master Status. Can be achieved after 7 years as a practicing 7th Dan

Master.

• 9th Dan Black Belt – Grand Master Status. Can be achieved after 8 years as a practicing 8th Dan

Grand Master.

C. Assessment: (TRUE OR FALSE)

Direction: Write T if the state is true and write F if the statement is false.

1. Taekwondo" literally means the "art of hand and foot fighting".

2. The Kingdom formed a strong warrior crop known as the "Sun Bae" in an attempt to

consolidate its power.

3. Silla founded its own warrior crop called the "Taekwondo

4. The Yi Dynasty developed Taekwondo and martial art techniques more systematically than

ever before, so that it might be used by the soldiers in the event of war.
5. This change brought a Chinese influence over the government and the people of the time.

6. , ancient records show that horseback riding, archery and bare-handed arts were practiced

among both the military and the common people during this period.

7. The word “dan” means degree in Korean, it is used to designate ranks of black belts.

8. White Belt White has a meaning of blankness, it manifests the humbleness and lack of

knowledge of a beginner.

9. Poom is the colored belt rank.

10. Green belts: green belts are a sign of the development of skills in a student.

Key to Correction:

1. T

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

6. F

7. T

8. T

9. F

10. T

D. Engaging Activity

Direction: In 2-5 Sentences, what are the importance of development in the taekwondo

in todays era.

(The answer to this activity is subjective)

E. Performance Task

Make a 2 to 3-minute video that explain what are the meaning of belt color in taekwondo
The answer to this activity is subjective)