Tae Kwon Do stresses the importance of harmony and balance between the mental and physical.

By doing this, one can have a stable and balanced system. Then one can learn how the mind and body can become the weapons of Tae Kwon Do.

1. I shall observe the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control and Indomitable Spirit.
2. I shall respect my instructors, seniors and parents.
3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
4. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
5. I shall help build a more peaceful world.

• Self-confidence
• Self-discipline
• Coordination
• Mental and physical conditioning
• Muscle toning
• Posture improvement
• An opportunity to meet new friends

30. serun
40. mahron
50. osip
100. bek

1st – il
2nd – ei
3rd – sam
4th – sia
5th – oh
6th – yuk
7th – chel
8th – pal
9th – ku
10th – shp

The Korean National Flag, the symbol of the Republic of Korea South Korea, is named "T'aegukki." The name was derived from the taeguk circle in the center.

The circle is divided into two equal parts in perfect balance, representing the yin and yang. The red upper part is the yang and the blue lower part is the yin. In the Orient, the two parts represent the great cosmic forces which collide and depart in perfect balance and harmony.

The taeguk circle stands for the eternal principle that everything in the universe is created and develops through the interaction between yin and yang, thus symbolizing creation and development.

The four trigrams surrounding the circle denote the process of yin and yang going through a spiral of change and growth. That means heaven (ko'n) at the upper left, earth (kon) at the lower right, water (kam) at the upper right, and fire (I) at the lower left.

The white background of the flag represents purity of the Korean people and their peace-loving spirit. The flag as a whole is symbolic of the ideal of the Korean people to develop forever together with the universe.

1. Bow to the flags before entering or leaving the locker rooms and training hall.
2. Upon entering the Dojang, bow to your instructor and all seniors.
3. If belt or dobok needs adjusting, always turn away from all seniors and the flags.
4. Bow before addressing asenior.
5. Do not bow to a senior if he/she is practicing or instructing others unless you have established definite eye contact.