An attitude that gives a person courage to face adversity or injustice, so that one cannot be easily subdued or defeated.
The ability to continue to work toward a goal and overcome obstacles, opposition, discouragement, and difficulties with determination.
A form of etiquette used inside and outside of the do-jang, which includes being polite, helpful, respectful, thoughtful, and well-mannered.
Victory means to win, but not necessarily over another person. One can also achieve victory by conquering one's own inability. If you practice the previously named tenets, your victory over yourself is assured.
A code of ethics which allows one to have a sense of right and wrong and to act with honesty, morality, and honor regardless of benefit or punishment.
The ability to control one's actions, thoughts, and emotions regardless of the circumstances.
Extra Tenets
Translated as the way of breathing from the lower body. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth in equal parts.
The act of being considerate, polite, and appreciative.
The ability to concentrate on a task, target, technique or instructor during class or testing, and not become distracted.
Following a set of rules and expectations. Self-control of one's thoughts and actions.
A technique used in training, where the body parts in motion are moving in opposite direction, giving the movement more power, speed, and balance.