The Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do and What They Mean

1.  COURTESY

        Enduring respect for and consideration of self and others.  Being polite, using your manners  and having humility.

2.  INTEGRITY

        Seadfast adherence to a strict moral and ethical code.  To be honest as well as loyal.

3.  PERSEVERANCE

        To persist in an endeavor or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition or discouragement.  To be dedicated. 

4.  SELF-CONTROL

        The ability of a person to exert their will over inhibitions, impulses, emotions, or desires of their body or self.  To have patience with self and others and to show discipline in all that you do.

5.  INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

        Having the right attitude and maintaing inner strength regardless of winning or losing.  Not allowing one's principles to be broken, defeated, or conquered.  To show bravery and courage.