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1. Courtesy (Korean – Ye Ul) – To be courteous is to show excellence of manners and social conduct and to exhibit polite behavior. Examples in Tae Kwon Do might be to distinguish instructor from student, senior from junior and elder from younger, and to maintain the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (training hall).

2. Integrity (Korean – Yom Chi) – To adhere to moral and ethical principles and to be able to define right from wrong. A Tae Kwon Do instructor who misrepresents himself and his art by presenting improper techniques to his students because of a lack of knowledge, or a student who ‘fixes’ breaking materials before a demonstration, would show no sign of possessing integrity.

3. Perseverance (Korean – In Nae) – A steady persistence in a course of action, in spite of any difficulties, obstacles or discouragement. In Tae Kwon Do, one must set a goal and then constantly persevere to achieve this.

4. Self-Control (Korean – Guk Gi) – The ability to control or restrain oneself, or one’s actions or feelings. This is one of the most important of the Tae Kwon Do tenents both inside and outside the dojang. A loss of self control in the dojang can prove disastrous for both student and opponent, and likewise outside the dojang during daily life.

5. Indomitable Spirit (Korean – Baekjul Boolgool) – An attribute shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. If confronted with injustice, the Tae Kwon Do student will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however many the number may be.