Tenets and Meanings

Question 1

Courtesy

Answer 1

Kindness of manners; regard for the feelings of others, also having respect and good manners

Question 2

Integrity

Answer 2

Wholeness; moral purity; uprightness, also being honest, good and truthful

Question 3

Perseverance

Answer 3

Determination to go on; unwillingness to give in, also being patient

Question 4

Self control

Answer 4

The ability to exercise the will so as it prevent oneself expressing strong emotion and acting impulsively, having will-power and self restraint

Question 5

Indomitable spirit

Answer 5

Unconquerable, unbeatable

Question 6

What are the 5 tenets of Taekwondo

Answer 6

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit

Question 7

Example of courtesy

Answer 7

Answering yes sir and bowing. Shows respect for instructor and other students

Question 8

Example of Integrity

Answer 8

Living the tenets by being honest, making and keeping promises and giving 100% to everything you do

Question 9

Example of Perseverance

Answer 9

Set yourself a goal and don’t give up until you have achieved it

Question 10

Example of Self control

Answer 10

Be calm and use your energy to do your techniques

Question 11

Example of Indomitable spirit

Answer 11

Having the courage to take action despite your fears