White Belt
"Pure and without the knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo. As with the Pine Tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots."

Orange Belt
"The sun is beginning to rise. As with the morning's dawn, only the beauty of the sunrise is seen rather than the immense power."

Yellow Belt
"The seed is beginning to see the sunlight."

Camouflage (Camo) Belt
"The sapling is hidden amongst the taller pines and must now fight its way upward."

Green Belt
"The pine tree is beginning to develop and grow in strength."

Purple Belt
"Coming to the mountain. The tree is in the mid-growth and now the path becomes steep."

Blue Belt
"The tree reaches for the sky toward new heights."

Brown Belt
"The tree is firmly rooted in the earth."

Red Belt
"The sun is setting. The first phase of growth has been accomplished."

Red/Black Belt
"The dawn of a new day. The sun breaks through the darkness."

Black Belt
"The tree has reached maturity and has overcome the darkness... it must now 'plant seeds for the future.'"