Uniform & Belt Information
Uniform (Dobohk)
“Do” means way of life or martial arts as Do in Tang Soo Do and “Bohk” means robe or training clothes. This type of Uniform (Dobohk) is worn universally in most kinds of martial arts but its origin can be traced to 600AD in Korea. The Uniform (Dobohk) is not simply training clothes but traditionally has been treated and maintained in special ways as an instrument in achieving the goal of martial arts. Students should be aware of ways of cleaning, carrying, and storing their Uniform (Dobohk). Each student's Uniform should be White with no patterns or marking. The necessary patches are: the American Flag Patch on the right sleeve, the South Korean Flag Patch on the left sleeve, and the World Tang Soo Do Association Emblem Patch on the Left Chest. Tiny Tigers and Little Dragons have an additional patch on the Right Chest. Students who have attended the World Championships may have extra patches under the Flag Patches on the sleeves. Instructors and Judges are expected to wear the appropriate patches for their certifications. Students may purchase a Screen Printing or Embroidery of the Studio Logo on the reverse of the Jacket. White Belt, Orange Belt and Blue Belt students have no trim on their Uniform (Dobohk) Jackets. Green Belt, Brown Belt, and Red Belt students must have trim on their Uniform (Dobohk) Jackets on the lapel only. Black Belt students must have trimmed Uniform (Dobohk) Jackets, which includes the lapel, the sleeve cuffs, and the bottom border.
Folding the Uniform (Dobohk): 1. Place the Jacket portion flat on back and fold sleeves inward at seams. 2. Fold pants in half. 3. Center the Pants on the Jacket with the strings even with bottom edge of jacket. 4. Fold right and left sides of Jacket inward to meet at center covering the pants. 5. Fold the Uniform (Dobohk) in half, lengthwise. 6. Fold the Uniform (Dobohk) in half again. 7. Fold Belt (Dee) evenly in half, wrap around Uniform (Dobohk) and tie with overhand knot. |
Belt (Dee)
Tying the Belt (Dee) – Tiny Tigers & Little Dragons
1. Grasp the center of the Belt (Dee) with both hands.
2. Place the middle of the belt on center of your waist on your back.
3. Pull the ends around your waist to your front near the belly button. Do NOT twist the Belt (Dee)!
4. Cross the two ends of the belt twice to form a knot. Both ends should hang equally.
1. Grasp the center of the Belt (Dee) with both hands.
2. Place the middle of the belt on center of your waist on your back.
3. Pull the ends around your waist to your front near the belly button. Do NOT twist the Belt (Dee)!
4. Cross the two ends of the belt twice to form a knot. Both ends should hang equally.
Tying the Uniform & Belt (Dee) – Youth & Adults
1. Tie the string on the front right with the string on the left rear side into a bow.
2. Tie the string on the front left with the string on the right rear side into a bow.
3. The Jacket should look like a left over right suit.
4. Fold the Belt (Dee) and find the center.
5. Place the center on your abdomen and carry the Belt (Dee) around your waist by moving the ends of the Belt (Dee) to your back.
6. Switch the ends: left to right and vice versa. Do NOT twist the Belt (Dee)!
7. Slide your hands along the Belt (Dee) as you move the ends directly in front of you. Pull the right side across the front of your body; then cross the left end over the center of the Belt (Dee).
8. Pull the belt tightly around the waist.
9. Bring the new right end (the side on top) up under both layers of Belt (Dee).
10. Tie a square knot, folding the right side over top and pulling the end through.
11. Pull each end outward so the knot it tight and secure.
12. Both ends should hang equally. Any Stripe should be on the left hanging side.
1. Tie the string on the front right with the string on the left rear side into a bow.
2. Tie the string on the front left with the string on the right rear side into a bow.
3. The Jacket should look like a left over right suit.
4. Fold the Belt (Dee) and find the center.
5. Place the center on your abdomen and carry the Belt (Dee) around your waist by moving the ends of the Belt (Dee) to your back.
6. Switch the ends: left to right and vice versa. Do NOT twist the Belt (Dee)!
7. Slide your hands along the Belt (Dee) as you move the ends directly in front of you. Pull the right side across the front of your body; then cross the left end over the center of the Belt (Dee).
8. Pull the belt tightly around the waist.
9. Bring the new right end (the side on top) up under both layers of Belt (Dee).
10. Tie a square knot, folding the right side over top and pulling the end through.
11. Pull each end outward so the knot it tight and secure.
12. Both ends should hang equally. Any Stripe should be on the left hanging side.