The Doctrine of TaeKwon-Do is simple and mandatory. It should be memorized and lived by all students of TaeKwon-Do.

COURTESY

A person’s country, flag, parents and instructor should always be treated with the utmost respect. Courtesy and respect should be extended to all students in general and higher belts in particular, as well as any other human being.

INTEGRITY/MODESTY

TaeKwon-Do students are expected to be humble about their accomplishments. Braggarts and bullies have no place in the arts. A feeling of achievement is good, but it should not be broadcast idly about.

PERSEVERANCE

From time to time, in any activity a person may become discouraged. This is particularly true if the activity is challenging enough to be truly worthwhile. One should never become a quitter. Never give up.

SELF CONTROL

One should never lose his or her temper. Any personal skills learned over a period of time are seriously diminished if the person can not retain control over emotions.

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

In a way this is an expansion of all the other points. A TaeKwon-Do person should use the skills and education to fight injustice. One should strive to overcome personal weaknesses in all things, and be a credit to the art and to oneself, always.