"Tenants of Taekwon-Do"

[KickChick]

i also feel that in todays world these concepts should be practiced and incorperated into everyone's life that share the training of taekwondo, so that it may be possible to pass on to others that don't practice the art.

 

TENETS OF TAEKWONDO:

 

1) COURTESY

 

2) INTEGRITY

 

3) PERSEVERANCE

 

4) SELF-CONTROL

 

5) INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

 

TAEKWONDO PHILOSOPHY:

 

1) BE HONEST, ALWAYS STAND FOR JUSTICE

 

2) RESPECT AND HELP EACH OTHER

 

3) BE LOYAL AND COURTEOUS

 

humble respects with a bow

 

Bill said it all with this one post!!! :up:

 

This was started "back in the day" ....and I already posted on first page.

 

We and some of the past members did have some fun with this thread also. (It would be nice to bring back the "fun times we had"

 

.....)

 

Maybe bearing in mind these tenets is a first step!

[John G]

ITF TAEKWON-DO PHILOSOPHY

 

1. Be willing to go where the going may be tough and do the things that are worth doing even though they are difficult.

 

2. Be gentle to the weak and tough to the strong.

 

3. Be content with what you have in money and position but never in skills.

 

4. Always finish what you begin, be it large or small.

 

5. Be a willing teacher to anyone regardless of religion, race or ideology.

 

6. Never yield to repression or threat in the pursuit of a noble cause.

 

7. Teach attitude and skill with action rather than words.

 

8. Always be yourself even though your circumstances may change.

 

9. Be the eternal teacher who teaches with the body when young, with words when old, and by moral precept even after death.

 

THE WING CHUN (WWCKFA) PHILOSOPHY

 

1. One who excels as a warrior does not appear formidable.

 

2. One who excels in fighting is never aroused in anger.

 

3. One who excels in defeating his enemies does not join issues.

 

4. One who excels in employing others humbles himself before them.

 

This is the virtue of non contention matching the sublimity of heaven.

 

The aim of Wing Chun Kung Fu is to develop physical, mental and spiritual awareness. These elements transcend you to a higher level of life. Self awareness, self respect and a duty to serve should be the goal of life in every martial artist. Meditate on these principles and make peace on your study of Kung Fu, a way of life.

 

When fear is removed, the arrogance of uncertainty is dispelled.

 

Therere, it is no longer necessary to prove yourself in any form of combat. By learning how to fight, you learn how not to fight.

 

THE WING CHUN PLEDGE

 

I believe constant practising of the art of Wing Chun will enable me to transcend to a higher mental and physical level.

 

I shall show respect for the Art, my Sifu, Sihings and Sidis.

 

I shall exercise my utmost tolerance and consideration in dealing with people and general matters in and outside the Academy.

[ninjanurse]

Modesty

 

Integrity

 

Courtesy

 

Etiquette

 

Self-control

 

Respect

 

Indomitable spirit

 

Perserverance

 

Committment to Constant and Never-ending Improvement!

 

[Maestro]

Hey, good thread here, thanks for bringing it back to the top KSN. My school has pretty much the same tenants and aims as others said here, but they are not as central to our training. Everyone of course knows them, but we really only recite them at belt tests. My Instructor views them as too dry, too impersonal, and that people will just memorize them instead of applying them. Instead he ends class with everyone gathering around in a circle on the floor and he will tell a story or anecdote about the proper lifestyle of a martial artist or how the tenets apply to life. I think it's a great way to do it, it leaves us with something to think about after every class.

[ninjanurse]

We also do as Maestro's school. Apply the tenet to daily life and relate stories about how it has positively affected your or other's lives. A great way to end class-especially for kids!

 

[hobbitbob]

We use the "Funakoshi Five", but I also prefer the unwritten number six: never block with your face!

[SBN Doug]

 

Always a wise one to keep in mind.

[ZeRo]

yeah the face block is never a move i like to employ when i spar.

[ATAFury]

I am sure this is an OLD topic, but my 2 cents, and my creed:

As Taekwondo Event Begins:

 

"Sir/Ma'am

 

I will practice in the Spirit of Taekwondo,

 

with Courtesy for Fellow Students,

 

Loyalty for my Instructor,

 

and Respect for my Juniors and Seniors,

 

. . . Sir/Ma'am!"

 

As Taekwondo Event Ends:

 

"Sir/Ma'am

 

I shall live with Perseverance in the Spirit of Taekwondo,

 

Having Honor with Others,

 

Integrity within myself,

 

and Self Control in my Actions,

 

. . . Sir/Ma'am!"

 

Fury

[monkeygirl]

I'll just post the Black Belt Oath I took in September. Even though we take it at Black Belt, we encourage the behavior in all students from Day One.

 

"I, (NAME), accept with honor and privilege, the Black Belt in the martial arts, and do hereby swear to uphold the standards of: honesty, integrity, courtesty, high moral code and indomitable spirit.

 

I sincerely pledge to honor my instructor and school with loyalty and support, and to value and carry-on the martial arts tradition with respect and dignity.

 

I further pledge with humility and gratitude, to continue my mental, physical and spiritual growth to the highest level to lead by example, and to share what I have learned from others."