The practice of Tae Kwon Do will have a positive influence on the personality and moral character of the student. Through diligent training the student will ultimately reach the goal of attaining the highest of physical, intellectual and spiritual growth possible.

The student should strive at all levels of learning and rank to develop and display the following 5 basic qualities of character.

COURTESY: to be polite, exhibiting in manner and speech a warm regard for the feelings and dignity of others.

INTEGRITY: uprightness of character, honesty.

PERSEVERANCE: to continue to strive forward in spite of difficulty.

SELF-CONTROL: the ability to have ones faculties or energies controlled by to power of their will.

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT: to preserver, the undefeatable vital essence of man, the unconquerable heart.

1. HONESTY: Be truthful in all your dealings, maintain a high moral standard.
   
   
2. DILIGENCE: Hard work and enthusiasm breed success. Do everything to the best of your ability.
   
   
3. COOPERATION: Working with others, giving and receiving help brings success.
   
   
4. COURAGE: Always seek truth and justice, stand for what is right, lead by example.
   
   

To advance in Tae Kwon Do is to become a leader. A leader must have ingrained characteristics to be successful.

1. KNOWLEDGE: Without knowledge one can not pass on the techniques and meanings of the science and art of Tae Kwon Do.
   
   
2. CREDIBILITY: Honesty and truthfulness build trust. Without trust no one will follow.
   
   
3. VIRTUE: Love, charity, and compassion enable open and honest relationships to develop.
   
   
4. COURAGE: To do what is right and just, no matter what the cost. A leader can never show fear or cowardice.
   
   
5. DISCIPLINE: Develop great mental and physical determination and dedication
   
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