Theory
The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
COURTESY - To be polite to one's instructors, seniors and fellow students.
INTEGRITY - To be honest, particularly with oneself. To be able to define right and wrong.
PERSEVERANCE - To achieve a goal one must not give up, one must keep trying.
SELF CONTROL - To be able to live, work and train within one's capability shows good self control. To loose one's temper when performing techniques against an opponent demonstrates lack of self control and can be very dangerous.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT - To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. Not to give in even when being tortured is a good example.
Belt order and Meanings
WHITE - Signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who doesn't know anything about Taekwondo.
YELLOW - Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.
GREEN - Signifies the plant's growth as Taekwondo skills begin to develop.
BLUE - Signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.
RED - Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
BLACK - Opposite to white, signifying maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.
International Taekwondo Oath
As a student of Taekwondo
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwondo
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
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