General Theory |
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| Foundation of TaeKwon-Do | |||||||||
| TaeKwon-Do was inaugurated on April 11, 1955 , following extensive research and development by its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan. | |||||||||
| Tenets of TaeKwon-Do | |||||||||
| Courtesy | To be polite to one's instructors, seniors, and fellow students. | ||||||||
| Integrity | To be honest with oneself one must be able to define right from wrong. | ||||||||
| Perseverance | To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must never stop trying; one must persevere. | ||||||||
| Self-Control | To lose one's temper when performing techniques against a training partner can be very dangerous and shows a lack of control. To be able to live, work, and train within one's capabilities shows good self -control. | ||||||||
| To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. | |||||||||
| Indomitable Spirit | |||||||||
| International TaeKwon-Do Oath | |||||||||
| As a student of TaeKwon-Do I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do I shall respect the instructors and senior I shall never misuse TaeKwon-Do I shall be a champion of freedom and justice I shall build a more peaceful world. |
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| Meaning of TaeKwon-Do | |||||||||
| Tae: | To jump, kick, or smash with the foot | ||||||||
| Kwon: | To punch or destroy with the hand or fist | ||||||||
| Do: | The art, way, or method | ||||||||
