THE FIVE TENETS OF TAE KWON-DO.

 

 

Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self Control
Indomitable Spirit

INTEGRITY

  In Tae Kwon-Do, the word integrity assumes a looser definition than the one usually presented in Weber's dictionary. One must be able to define right from wrong, and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt. Listed are some examples where integrity is lacking.
 
(1) The Instructor who misrepresents him/herself and his art by presenting improper techniques to his students because of lack of knowledge or apathy.
(2) The student who misrepresents him/herself by "fixing" breaking materials before demonstrations.
(3) The instructor who camouflages bad techniques with luxurious training halls and false flattery to his students.
(4) The student who requests rank from an Instructor, or attempts to purchase it.
(5) The student who gains rank for ego purposes or the feeling of power.
(6) The Instructor that teaches and promotes his art solely for materialistic gains.