
"Overcoming obstacles is about believing and knowing you will get past them."
Grand Master Kyung Sup Kim

Belts and Required Poomsae
The SMS Tae Kwon Do School teaches both the Pal Gwe and Tae Guk poomsae (patterns) in the manner of the WTF (World Tae Kwon Do Federation). There are 20 patterns in total, which must be learned prior to reaching the level of black belt. Master Kim does not believe in requiring formal testing dates for patterns and belt elevation. Master Kim continuously tests his students in every facet of their performance. He decides whether a student has completely mastered the required poomsae and techniques, including possessing the requisite level of skill in all other areas of training in order to progress to the next level.
White belt |
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Yellow belt |
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Green belt |
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Purple belt |
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Brown belt |
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Black belt |
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First Dan |
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Second Dan |
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Third Dan |
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Fourth Dan |
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Fifth Dan |
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Sixth Dan |
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Seventh Dan |
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Eighth Dan |
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Ninth Dan |
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