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To train both mind and body through
Tae Kwon Do. The martial artist
must strive to develop himself mentally and spiritually. As
we discipline our body
through our Taekwondo practice, we also discipline our inner
being through our commitment to the Taekwondo tenets.
To promote a friendly relationship among all
people. A martial artist holds
no prejudice against anyone regardless of race, gender, age,
financial status or physical abilities. A martial artist recognizes
all people as individuals worthy of respect and courtesy.
To never initiate violence.
The martial artist should do everything within their power
to avoid violent conflict. The martial artist will only use
aggressive action in order to preserve ones life (self-defense),
or the life of another. Verbal violence is always avoided.
To be a courageous opponent against all untruths.
The martial artist avoids gossip, rumors and slanderous behavior.
These behaviors destroy reputations, whether intentionally
or accidentally. To spread hearsay and raise doubts about
someone to other people, instead of approaching the subject
in person, is dishonorable. The martial artist opposes persons
with such behavior.
To respect nature. A martial
artist is conscious of the environment and everything in it.
Therefore they recycle and are careful not to misuse Earth's
natural resources. Abusing animals, or killing an animal for
sport is dishonorable.
To follow all the rules of Taekwondo and my,
instructor. Observance of Dojang rules by
everyone is important. The martial artist must make time to
learn and better understand them. Otherwise we are sabotaging
our own physical and moral development.
To always strive for what is good, and not
what is evil. The martial artist looks for
the good in all, and all the good that could be done. The
martial artist has no desire to hurt, offend or humiliate
anyone. The martial artist strives to live the honorable life.
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