AGNK Blackbird Leys Taekwon-Do ITF Club

Well Done 💞🥋👊

Well Done everyone 😁🤗🥋👊ITF

Never competed before?
New to competitions?
Feeling a little nervous? 😬

Then this tournament could be exactly what you need! 👊

🏆 UKTI INTERCLUB TAEKWON-DO TOURNAMENT 2026 🏆
📆 Sunday 27th September 2026
📍Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, Oxford OX4 6JL
🕑10.30am - 4.30pm

👉 Find out more & enter:
https://www.oneukti.co.uk/taekwondotournament2026

The Ranks of Black Belt and the Titles of Masters in
Taekwon-Do ITF are divided into two categories .

1- The Rank from 1st Degree to 3rd Degree
Bo Sabum-Nim
I II III

They are Recognized as the Assistant and National
Instructor , These are Students who have started
the Path of Mastery .

2-The Rank of 4th Degree to 6th Degree
Sabum-Nim
IV V VI

After obtaining the International Instructor Certificate from
the International Taekwon-Do Federation ITF . They are
Recognized as Official and International Instructors and have the
Black Stripes down the arms and legs of their Do-Bok .
These International Instructors have Full Qualifications
to teach Taekwon-Do all over the World .

3- The Rank of 7th Degree and 8th Degree
Sahyun-Nim
VII VIII

Are Recognised as Masters .

4-The Rank of 9th Degree
Grandmaster .
IX

The 9th Degree is the Highest and Last Rank in Taekwon-Do ITF .
The Holder of this Rank is Recognized as Grandmaster .
Taekwon-Do ITF Assistants and Instructors will also wear Rank on the Shoulders of their Dobok .

Taekwon-Do ITF

In the ITF, the belt is not just a means of tying the waist, but a symbol of technical progress, personal growth, and the philosophical journey of a student from ignorance to skill and awareness.

The Philosophy and meaning of the belt colors in Taekwon-Do ITF are designed based on the growth cycle of a plant from seed to tree.

White

Symbolizing Innocence and Purity, Representing a new student who has no knowledge of Taekwon-Do

Yellow

Symbolizing the earth, where the Taekwon-Do seed is planted and roots grow to form the Foundation of Education.

Green

Symbolizing the sprout and growth of the plant, representing the development and advancement of the student's physical techniques and skills.

Blue

Symbolizing the Sky and Paradise, where the plant grows towards it and becomes a tall tree.

Red

Symbolizing Danger, warning the student to maintain control and reminding the opponent to step back.

Black

Unlike white, symbolizing Maturity, Complete Mastery of Taekwon-Do Art, and Immunity to Darkness and Fear.

The importance of the belt in Taekwon-Do ITF is as follows:

1. - Ranks in ITF are divided into two categories: Gup Color Grades from 10th Gup to 1dt Gup and Dan Grades from 1st Degree to 9th Degree), which determine the level of knowledge and experience of an individual.

2. - The ITF system, the belt is twisted and tied only once, Symbolizing commitment to a path, Loyalty, and Unity of Mind and Body.

3. - The Grading tests are a means of Evaluating the Student's Spiritual Endurance, Technical Ability, and Discipline throughout the learning journey.

Congratulations to our Oxford Students on their successful Promotions 🤗💕🥋 ITF 👊 with Grandmaster Augustus Mitchell IX 🤗

Great class 💯👊🥋

Great Class 💯💕🥋👊
With Grandmaster Augustus Mitchell IX 💕🤗

Worked very hard this evening Students 💕🤗👊🥋ITF

Great Class this evening 💞🤗👊🥋 ITF