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Tae Kwon Do Student Oath
I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do. I shall respect all senior belts & elders. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice. I shall build a more peaceful world. |
Student's Creed
To build myself physically and mentally. To build friendships and be a strong group. To develop might for right; never fight selfishly. To show respect for black belt instructors and to aid junior students. |
Tae Kwon Do Tenets
Courtesy (Ye Ui)
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (designated training area).
Integrity (Yeom Chi)
Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a much wider role than defined in the common dictionary. In Tae Kwon Do, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity to stand up for what is right.
Perseverance (In Nae)
One will persevere time and time again until they have achieved a result which is adequate towards what one was trying to achieve.
Self-Control (Geuk Gi)
This means to not only have control over one's physical acts, but also their mental thoughts and actions.
Indomitable Spirit (Backjeol Bulgul)
To have indomitable spirit means to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what odds you are up against, and to always give 100% effort in whatever you do.
Courtesy (Ye Ui)
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (designated training area).
Integrity (Yeom Chi)
Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a much wider role than defined in the common dictionary. In Tae Kwon Do, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity to stand up for what is right.
Perseverance (In Nae)
One will persevere time and time again until they have achieved a result which is adequate towards what one was trying to achieve.
Self-Control (Geuk Gi)
This means to not only have control over one's physical acts, but also their mental thoughts and actions.
Indomitable Spirit (Backjeol Bulgul)
To have indomitable spirit means to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what odds you are up against, and to always give 100% effort in whatever you do.
Korean Chung Do Kwan Colored Belts (Gups):
9th Gup - WHITE - PURITY
8th Gup - YELLOW - signifies the EARTH from which a plant takes root
7th Gup - YELLOW with GREEN tag/stripe - signifies EARTH
6th Gup - GREEN - signifies the student's GROWTH
5th Gup - GREEN with BLUE tag/stripe - signifies GROWTH
4th Gup - PURPLE - signifies AMBITION
3rd Gup - PURPLE with BROWN tag/stripe - signifies AMBITION
2nd Gup - BROWN - signifies MATURITY
1st Gup - RED signifies - signifies MATURITY
9th Gup - WHITE - PURITY
8th Gup - YELLOW - signifies the EARTH from which a plant takes root
7th Gup - YELLOW with GREEN tag/stripe - signifies EARTH
6th Gup - GREEN - signifies the student's GROWTH
5th Gup - GREEN with BLUE tag/stripe - signifies GROWTH
4th Gup - PURPLE - signifies AMBITION
3rd Gup - PURPLE with BROWN tag/stripe - signifies AMBITION
2nd Gup - BROWN - signifies MATURITY
1st Gup - RED signifies - signifies MATURITY