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The Tenets of Tae Kwon-Do


COURTESY (YE UI)

INTEGRITY (YOM CHI)

SELF CONTROL (GUK GI)

PERSEVERANCE (IN NAE)

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT (BAEKJUL BOOLGOOL)


COURTESY: Politeness to ones Instructors and fellow students


INTEGRITY: Honesty with oneself and the ability to define right from wrong


PERSEVERANCE: Achievement of ones goals whether a higher grade or technique, one must persevere


SELF CONTROL: To lose ones temper when performing techniques against an opponent can be very dangerous. The ability to live, work and train within ones capability shows good self-control.


INDOMITABLE SPIRIT: Courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds