Earning Your Taekwondo Poom Belt and What it Means

Seeing your child finally tie that first taekwondo poom belt around their waist is one of those proud moments that makes every long practice session and sweaty uniform worth it. If you've spent any time in a dojang (a Taekwondo school), you've probably noticed those kids running around with belts that look like a black belt but have a thick red stripe running right through the middle. That's the Poom belt, and it carries a lot of weight—both literally and figuratively—in the world of martial arts. ...

May 5, 2026 · 7 min · Kerri Maikol