Student Resources

Showing Respect

Students should face the flags and bow when they walk onto/off of the workout mat.

Students should face their sparring partner and bow before and after sparring.

When shaking the hand of a student with a higher rank than your own, your left hand should be facing down and placed under your right elbow.

When shaking the hand of a student with a lower rank than your own, your left hand should be facing up and placed under your right elbow.

The Tenets of Taekwondo

Courtesy – Being polite, nice, respectful, and compassionate to others.

Integrity – Being honest with others and yourself.

Perseverance – Setting a goal for yourself and working towards it without giving up, no matter how hard it is or what obstacles stand in the way.

Self-control – Control of your actions, thoughts, and emotions.

Indomitable Spirit – Having the courage to stand up for your values, beliefs, and principles no matter what the cost or opposition.

Victory – Doing everything that you can to achieve victory over yourself.

Student Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwondo.
I shall respect the instructors and seniors.
I shall never misuse Taekwondo.
I will be a champion of freedom and justice.
I will build a more peaceful world.

Counting in Korean

  1. Hana – one
  2. Dul – two
  3. Set – three
  4. Net – four
  5. Dasot – five
  6. Yasot – six
  7. Elgub – seven
  8. Yodol – eight
  9. Ahob – nine
  10. Yol – ten

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