TAE KWON DO DOCTRINE
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RESPECT AND COURTESY:
The utmost respect must be given to ones Country, Flag, Parents and Tae
Kwon Do Instructor. Courtesy and respect should be extended to all fellow
humans and particularly to those of older age. It is mandatory that students
are courteous and respectful of each other, particularly those of higher-ranking
belts.
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MODESTY: Tae
Kwon Do Students are expected to be humble about their accomplishments.
Bullies and Braggarts have no place in Tae Kwon Do. One should have a quiet
feeling of pride in his achievements but need not feel compelled to advertise
this accomplishment.
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SELF-CONTROL:
One should never lose his or her temper One's skills are seriously diminished
if controls over emotions are lost. Moreover one should never use Tae Keen
Do except in self-defense. .
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PERSERVERANCE:
It is normal to become discouraged occasionally, particularly when pursuing
an activity sufficiently challenging to be worthwhile. However one should
persevere until mastery is accomplished never quit never give up.
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INDOMITABLE SPIRIT:
This is an expansion of all the other points in the Tae Kwon Do doctrine.
. A Tae Kwon Do practitioner should use their skills and education to fight
injustice. One should strive to overcome personal Weakness in all areas
of life and be a credit always to yourself and your sport.
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