IWHITE Signifies innocence, as that of a new student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.
YELLOW Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.
GREEN Signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skills begin 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, also indicates the wearers imperviousness to darkness and fear.