Shirakawa's Tae Kwon Do

The 10 Commandments of Tae Kwon Do


1) Be loyal to your country.
2) Respect your parents.
3) Be faithful to your spouse.
4) Respect your brothers and sisters.
5) Be loyal to your friends.
6) Respect your elders.
7) Respect your teachers.
8) Never take life unjustly.
9) Be loyal to your school.
10) Finish what you begin.

Tenets of Tae Kwon Do


Courtesy (Ye Ul)

Integrity (Yom Chi)

Perseverance (In Nae)

Self-Control (Guk Gi)

Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

Tae Kwon Do Student Oath


I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
I shall respect all instructors and seniors.
I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall strive to build a more peaceful world.