Superscript

colored belt cert.

In traditional taekwondo we focus on building the mind and body.  From your first class to 1st degree black belt and beyond.  When one starts he or she will go through the colored ranks of kups.
Superscript

Black belt cert.

At first dan you become a beginner in the advanced ranks of martial arts.  In traditional taekwondo, 1st dan represents the beginning of the end; to begin true advancement.  1st dans are highly motivated and posses a high artistical + high physical capabilities within the art.  1st Dan black belts have found meaning in the way and true blossoming begins. 
Superscript

the way "d0"

We all go through life!  Some go through life finding the way!  As artists we continue the way of perfection "how ever that looks'  but as true martial artist we never reach perfection.  Once you enter this, you also find the way seeking perfection; but never attaining it.  The artist constantly strives towards higher levels and goals.