The tenets of tae kwon do are universal and taught in most tae kwon do schools; COURTSEY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, SELF-CONTROL & INDOMATABLE-SPIRIT. Through Tae Kwon Do training students gain these important character traits as they progress towards black belt. Below we have listed the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.

COURTESY
There is perhaps no greater skill that we can learn that that of courtesy. A well mannered person is always highly regarded by others, and is a credit to our school and themselves. Courtesy is calling your instructors “Sir or Ma’am”. Courtesy is always using words like “excuse me”, “please” and “thank you”. Courtesy is showing concern and respect for other people and demonstrating that respect in a soft manner. Remembering to treat others the way you want to be treated.

INTEGRITY
One of the easiest things to do in the world to do is being able to determine the right thing to do. One of the hardest things to do is being able to do it. The strength to do the right thing comes from a person’s sense of integrity. Integrity is being an honest person, being honest and truthful with your self and others. Integrity and nobility lies within the same place…the heart.

PERSEVERANCE
To achieve anything worthwhile in life, you must set goals and never give up until they are accomplished. Perseverance means never give up, remaining true and unwavering to what you set out to accomplish. Whether the goal is short, middle or long-term, without perseverance there will be no accomplishment.

SELF-CONTROL
Control of oneself, both in mind and in body, keeping control of your emotions, temper and actions. Self-control is using your Tae Kwon Do skills for defense only. Having self-control makes for a better and safer learning environment in a positive, well-disciplined, enjoyable atmosphere.

INDOMINTABLE SPIRIT
Indomitable spirit means not allowing oneself to give up; having a spirit that will not die, be discouraged of defeated. To be successful by definition, a person must have unbeatable desire and spirit to become the best he or she can be. Indomitable spirit is simply not accepting defeat in any situation.

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