Tae Kwon Do?
It's a form of Martial Art which comes from Korea.
The name means Foot, Fist, Art.
The tenets of Tae Kwon Do
- Courtesy (Ye Lin)
- to promote the spirit of mutual concession
- to be polite to one another
- to encourage a sense of justice
- to distinguish instructor from student
- Integrity (Yom Chi)
- to be able to define right from wrong
- not to misrepresent oneself in any way
- do not request rank from an instructor, or attempt to purchase rank
- do not gain rank for ego purposes or for the feeling of power
- Perserverance (In Nae)
- do not be impatient
- to continue steadfastly
- to practice faithfully
- Self-Control (Guk Gi)
- to control one's actions
- to control one's desires and emotions
- Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
- at all times modest and honest
- deal with confrontations without any fear or hesitation
- never quit
These tenets are expected to be observed inside and outside the Do Jang (school).
Students who fail to follow these tenets may be subject to immediate dismissal.
Tae Kwon Do Student Creed
- To build ourselves both physically and mentally based on the martial arts spirit
- To seek the truth and practice it
- To keep friendship with respect among our members to make a strong group
- To never fight for selfish ends but to develop might for right
Tae Kwon Do Children's Home Rules
- Children must show respect to their parents and family members at all times.
- Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house and tell them goodbye when they leave.
- Children will be truthful at all times.
- Children will maintain a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
- Children must help with the household chores.
- Children will keep their own room neat and clean.
- Children must keep their body, hair, and teeth clean at all times. (Every day)
- Children will not interrupt adult conversations
- Children will study their schoolwork at school and at home.
- Children must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.
Children who do not obey their parents may be reduced in rank.
Ranks in Tae Kwon Do (at least in the World Tae Kwon Do Academy)
Rank is indicated by the color and stripes on one's belt
- White
- Yellow
- Yellow First
- Green
- Green First
- Blue
- Blue First
- Red
- Red First
- Red Second
- Provisional Black
- First degree Black
- Second degree Black
- Third degree Black
- Fourth degree Black
- Fifth degree Black
- Sixth degree Black
- Seventh degree Black
- Eighth degree Black
- Ninth degree Black
Everyone begins as a white belt. Progression through the ranks is done by testing. At each level, the student is
expected to know progressively more complex forms, self-defense techniques, and
breaking techniques. At the senior levels, students are expected also to know
throws.
Up until the red belt level, a white uniform (Do Bak) is worn. Then the student
moves into a black Do Bak to indicate that he/she has all of the skills and
knowledge of a black belt, but without the control. Starting at provisional black
the Do Bak is again white but featuring a black collar.
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