Taekwondo:

"Taekwondo is an empty-hand combat form that entails the use of the whole body. Tae means "to Kick" or "Smash with the feet," Kwon implies "punching" or "destroying with the hand or fist," and Do means "way" or "method." Taekwondo thus, is the technique of unarmed combat for self defense that involves the skillful application of techniques that include punching, jumping kicks, blocks, dodges, parrying actions with hands and feet. It is more than a mere physical fighting skill, representing as it does a way of thinking and a pattern of life requiring strict discipline. It is a system of training both the mind and the body in which great emphasis is placed on the development of the trainee's moral character."

Donn F. Draeger and Robert W. Smith

Rules of the Dojang:

• Show respect to the school, your elders, your fellow students, and yourself.
• Use your art properly—flaunting or misusing techniques is not the way of our school.
• Always follow the directions of your instructor and elders.
• Arrive to class on time.
• Bow upon entering and leaving the dojang, to all black belts upon entering, and before any partner exercise.
• Keep your dobok, neat and clean.
• Turn away from the flags and when adjusting your di or dobok.
• Tie your belt properly before entering the dojang.
• Remove all shoes, watches, and jewelry (except wedding rings) prior to class.
• Keep good personal hygiene.
• Keep the dojang clean.
• Talk only when permission is given.
• Use the restroom before or after class.
• Cell phones should be silent inside the dojang

Code of Conduct:
Since its ancient roots, Taekwondo has had a code of conduct to guide the moral conduct of its practitioners. To ever hope to master the true essence of Taekwondo, a student must understand its code of conduct.

• Be loyal to your country.
• Respect your parents.
• Be faithfulness to your spouse.
• Respect your brothers and sisters.
• Be loyal to your friends.
• Respect your elders.
• Respect your teacher.
• Be honest and always stand for justice.
• Be courteous.
• Never take life unjustly.
• Be loyal to your school.
• Finish what you begin.
• Never misuse Taekwondo.

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