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 fear예의 Yeui (Courtesy)
Respect the other person and be courteous정의 Jeong-ui (Justice)
Act in a righteous and fair manner봉사 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 courteous염치 Yeomchi (Integrity)
Act in a righteous and fair manner인내 Innae (Perseverance)
Withstand and endure hardship and difficulties극기 Geukgi (Self-Control)
Have control over your thoughts and actions백절불굴 Baegjeolbulgul (Indomitable Spirit)
Push through and endure difficulties