Qualities Of A
Taekwondoin

  • Courtesy / Yeui / 예의

  • Perseverance / Innae / 인내

  • Concentation / Jibjung / 집중

  • Confidence / Jasingam / 자신감

  • Respect / Jonjung / 존중

  • Empathy/ Baelyeong / 배려

  • Trust / Sinloe / 신뢰

  • Leadership / Lideosip / 리더십

  • Cooperation / Hyeobdong / 협동

  • Commitment / Hoensin / 헌신

  • Responsibility / Chaegim / 책임

  • Justice / Jeongui / 정의

Courtesy
Yeui
예의
”Yay-Wee”

Upright mind and behaviour. Consideration, cooperation, and generosity. Understanding oneself and cultivating one’s mind and behaviour to be able to demonstrate respect for others.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • wear your dobok and tti properly

  • uphold practice etiquette

  • greet other practicioners

Perseverance
Innae
인내
”Een-neyh”

Strength to overcome difficulties. Doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Strength push through difficult times while controlling and managing your mind.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • repeatedly practice a skill or movement

  • continue to practice movements that are difficult for you

  • continue working to achieve your goals

  • do not give up

Concentration
Jibjung
집중
”Jeeb-Joong”

Focus is the link to immersing oneself in skill gain. Seeing what you need to see and listening to what you need to hear. The ability to maintain your focus on things that interest you.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Listen intently when instructions are being given

  • Pay attention when practicing movements

  • Focus on harmonizing your mind and body

Confidence
Jasingam
자신감
”Jah-Shihn-Gahm”

Believe in yourself. Believing that you can achieve anything. Believing that you can make the effort and accomplish new things.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Accumulate experience of accomplishments during practice

  • Challenge yourself to try new things

  • Make your kihap loud and powerful

Respect
Jonjung
존중
”John-Joong”

Value and cherish yourself and others. Acknowledge that everyone is different.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Seek out and praise others’ strengths

  • Understand others’ mistakes

Empathy
Baelyeong
배려
”Beyh-L’yohng”

Consideration of others. Yielding to others. Putting yourself in others’ shoes.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Do not cause disturbances while others are practicing

  • Take the lead in putting away the tools used in practice

  • Encourage other Taekwondoin when they make a mistake

Trust
Sinloe
신뢰
”Shihn-L’way”

The connection between us. Trusting and relying on one another. Trust connects two people.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Do not be late to practice

  • Get to know each other through Taekwondo practice

  • Trust your master and fellow Taekwondoin

Leadership
Lideosip
리더십
”Lee-Duh-Shihp”

Leading by example. Leading and achieving your goals to set an example. The ability to communicate with others to move forward together.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Try to be a positive role model for others

  • Take the lead in creating a positive atmosphere

  • Cooperate with fellow Taekwondoin

Cooperation
Hyeobdong
협동
”H’yuhb-Dohng”

The power of working together to reach the goals. Gathering individual team members’ efforts to build one great work.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Work together to put away the tools used in practice

  • Work harmoniously together during practice

  • Work together to achieve practice goals

Commitment
Hoensin
헌신
”Huhn-Shihn”

Spare no effort. Being willing to give your all. Leading by example in doing your best, for the benefit of all.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Volunteer at the dojang

  • Cheer on your fellow Taekwondoin even if you are tired

  • Do your best even if you are tired

Responsibility
Chaegim
책임
”Cheyhg-Eem”

Making sure to complete tasks that you are responsible for. Making sure to keep your promises.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Complete the poomsae or skills to earn your tti

  • Maintain courtesy in the dojang

  • As a Taekwondoin, use proper, refined language

Justice
Jeongui
정의
”Juhng-Wee”

Honesty and fairness. Being able to tell the difference between right and wrong. Acting in accordance with what is fair and right.

In the Taekwondojang:

  • Follow the dojang’s rules

  • Treat all fellow Taekwondoin in an unbiased manner

  • Compete fairly

The Five Virtues Of
Kukkiwon Taekwondo

  • 인내 Innae (Perseverance)
    Withstand and endure hardship and difficulties

  • 용기 Yonggi (Courage)
    Practice what is right despite your fear

  • 예의 Yeui (Courtesy)
    Respect the other person and be courteous

  • 정의 Jeong-ui (Justice)
    Act in a righteous and fair manner

  • 봉사 Bongsa (Volunteering)
    Practice sharing, devotion and volunteering

The five virtues of Taekwondo are guidelines for actions to practice Geukgi (self-overcoming) and Hongik (humanitarianism) in every day life, and have been designed for use as important materials toward character education for children through Taekwondo.

Geukgi 극기
Self-Overcoming

A guideline related to the development of power. To expand one’s potential by overcoming the limitations over one’s body and mind.

  • Perserverence

  • Courage

Hongik 홍익
Humanitarianism

A guideline related to the utilization of power. To benefit the world through expanded potentials through geukgi.

  • Justice

  • Volunteering

Geukgi 극기 & Hongik 홍익

  • Courtesy

The Five Virtues Of
Chang-Heon Taekwondo

  • 예의 Yeui (Courtesy)
    Respect the other person and be courteous

  • 염치 Yeomchi (Integrity)
    Act in a righteous and fair manner

  • 인내 Innae (Perseverance)
    Withstand and endure hardship and difficulties

  • 극기 Geukgi (Self-Control)
    Have control over your thoughts and actions

  • 백절불굴 Baegjeolbulgul (Indomitable Spirit)
    Push through and endure difficulties