TKD school at braintree tae kwon do club
TKD school at braintree tae kwon do club
This section of the web site is for Braintree Tae Kwon Do students to use as a resource and reference area. It gives details of the Tae Kwon Do Patterns up to Black Belt, details about Sparring, Breaking and the Korean Terminology needed when studying Tae Kwon Do.
There is also a Grading section, which explains what a student needs to learn to achieve promotion and earn a new belt.
Basics
Every student of Tae Kwon Do should know the Oath, The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do and the Basic History of the Martial Art and Korea its country of Origin.
Tennants
Courtesy: To be thoughtful and considerate of others. Taekwondo students and instructors should be polite, and show consideration for others.
Integrity: To be honest and good. Taekwondo practitioners should live by a code of moral values and principles.
Perseverance: To never give up in the pursuit of one's goals. Students should welcome challenges, because challenges cause us to grow and improve.
Self-Control: To have control of your body and mind. A Taekwondo student should practice controlling his actions and reactions.
Indomitable Spirit: To have courage in the face of adversity. A Taekwondo student should never be dominated by, or have his spirit broken by another.
The Tae Kwon Do Oath:
· I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do
· I shall respect my instructor 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
Meaning of the Korean Flag:
The Korean flag is called Taegukki. Its design symbolizing the principles of yin and yang is from Asian philosophy. The circle in the center of the flag is divided into two equal parts.The upper red section represents the positive cosmic forces of yang. Conversely, the lower blue section represents the negative cosmic forces of yin.
The two forces together embody the concepts of continual movement, balance, and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle is surrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the four universal elements :Heaven , Earth, Fire and Water.
