The color of the ground where growing things are rooted firmly. Stability of physical and mental power is apparent.
The following is the requirements for testing for 1th Gup (Red Belt), including everything from 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd Gup test:
Blocks:
Kicks: Jump Spinning Back Kick, Jump Spinning Crescent Kick, Flying Side Thrust, possible Runing Jumping Spinning Side Thrust Kick.
Strikes:
Stances:
Form: Hwa Rang
One Steps: 15 – 20 plus 10 takedowns
Self Defense : Basic Knowledge of Hapkido, Basic Escapes, Break Falls and Weapon Disarming
Breaking: 3 board
Sparring