FQW:I've learnt TKD in my secondary school days because it's compulsory. It's a Maris Stella thingyGoing to sign ds up for Taewondo soon, at his request (his friends are doing it). A few newbie questions regarding this sport. Thanks.
Will learning martial arts make one violent?
Are they many branches of Taewondo locally?
What are the different belts and their significance?
Anyway, I don't think learning martial arts will make one violent. If anything, it had made me more peaceful, knowing that I can defend myself and others in certain situations. Do have to be careful not to let the punching and kicking get into your head and become a 'hero'. The most useful thing that I learnt is to be confident enough to block blows and kicks, not to attack.
Regarding the different belts, they go in order:
1. White
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Blue
5. Brown
6. Black
In between, there's also white with yellow tape or blue with brown tape etc. There's more after black belt too..dan 1, dan 2 etc..but think black is more than sufficient for now