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Courtesy
One must be courteous both in class and in their personal
life. Courtesy is an action symbolizing respect. The person without
courtesy has no respect for others and without respect for others, there
is no respect for their self. With no self respect, true achievement
in life is impossible. The practice of courtesy leads to respect and
is therefore highly valued.
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Integrity
Integrity is honesty. A person must have honesty
to others and their self in order to achieve anything worthwhile
in their life. A facet of integrity is loyalty to oneself, family,
principals, friends, associates and their country.
Perseverance
Perfection of self is a universal value and in Taekwondo,
we must persevere through physical, mental and spiritual trials
to attain our personal improvement.
Self Control
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Controlled power is useful, power out of control is destructive. One
must control and direct energies to some benefit or face the consequences
of the destruction caused by the lack of control.
Indomitable Spirit
This is the moral strength to do what is necessary and right
regardless of consequence. Persons with this spirit have changed the
world.
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