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Meaning of Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, Tae (태) means "to
strike or break with foot"; Kwon (권) means "to strike or break with fist"; and Do (도) means "way," or "art."
Thus, Tae Kwon Do is generally translated as "The Art of Kicking and Punching."
The Tae Kwon Do Student Creed
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner, and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or
my physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man, and
never to be abusive or offensive, SIR!
The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do go to the very roots of the Art, that of the positive development of the total
individual. A person who is both a positive influence on those around him/her and the community.
Courtesy (Ye Ul)
Integrity (Yom Chi)
Perseverance (In Nae)
Self-Control (Guk Gi)
Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, Tae (태) means "to
strike or break with foot"; Kwon (권) means "to strike or break with fist"; and Do (도) means "way," or "art."
Thus, Tae Kwon Do is generally translated as "The Art of Kicking and Punching."
The Tae Kwon Do Student Creed
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner, and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or
my physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man, and
never to be abusive or offensive, SIR!
The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do go to the very roots of the Art, that of the positive development of the total
individual. A person who is both a positive influence on those around him/her and the community.
Courtesy (Ye Ul)
Integrity (Yom Chi)
Perseverance (In Nae)
Self-Control (Guk Gi)
Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)