The Tenets of Tae Kwon-Do

They are at the heart of the art and those qualities needed for true mastery.

Courtesy: 

To be polite to your instructors, seniors and fellow students.

Integrity: 

To be honest with yourself. One must be able to define right and wrong.

Perseverance:

To achieve a goal whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must not stop trying, one must persevere.

Self control:

To lose ones temper when performing techniques against an opponent can be very dangerous and shows lack of control. To be able to live, work and train within one capabilities shows good self control.

Indomitable spirit: 

To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.