Tenets of Taekwondo

Courtesy

Taekwondo students should attempt to practice the elements of courtesy to build up their noble character and to conduct the training in an orderly manner as well.

Integrity

One must be able to define right and wring and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt.

Perseverance

Patience leads to virtue or merit.  Certainly happiness and prosperity are likely brought to the patient person.  To achieve something whether it is a higher degree or the perfection of a technique, one must set his goal, then constantly persevere.

Self-Control

This tenet is extremely important inside and outside the dojang, whether conducting oneself in free sparring or in one's personal affairs.  A loss of self control in free sparring can prove disastrous to both student and opponent.  An inability to live and work within one's capability or sphere is also a lack of self-control.

Indomitable Spirit

A serious student of Taekwondo will at all times be modest and honest.  It confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however many the number may be.

Students Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo  I shall respect instructors and seniors  I shall never misuse Taekwondo  I will be a champion of freedom and justice  I will build a more peaceful world