What are the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do?  Well the tenets of Tae Kwon Do are a list of words that remind us of how we should behave everyday.

Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit

What do these words mean?  Lets start with Courtesy.

Courtesy means a way of showing good behavior and thoughtfulness toward other people.

Integrity is complete honesty.  A person who lies has no integrity.

Perseverance is never giving up.  No matter how hard the job is you keep on trying until you are done.

Self-Control is being able to control how you feel and what you do.

Indomitable Spirit means that you are not easily discouraged or defeated.

So everyday you should be nice to everyone.  Never lie.  Always try your best at everything you do.  Always control your feelings so you don’t say or do anything to hurt others.  But most important never let anything stand in your way of being the best.

Student Oath of Tae Kwon Do

1. I shall observe the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do.

2. I shall respect my instructor and seniors.

3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.

4. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.

5. I shall build a more peaceful world.