Any martial artist fluent in Taekwondo should be able to tell you there are 11 specific commandments to which a serious student holds himself accountable for. These codes of conduct are used to guide a student’s moral development, and fittingly, not following or fully understanding the following principles will prevent them from ever mastering the true essence of the art.
The 11 commandments of Taekwondo:
- Loyalty to your country
- Respect your parents
- Faithfulness to your spouse
- Respect your brothers and sisters
- Loyalty to your friends
- Respect your elders
- Respect your teachers
- Never take life unjustly
- Indomitable spirit
- Loyalty to your school
- Finish what you begin
Incorporate these commandments into your way of life, and your Taekwondo training will progress beyond limits even you can imagine.