DMAA Student Guide
Tae Kwon Do= A Way of Life:
Student Oath
1. I shall observe the Tenet of Tae Kwon Do
2. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
3. I shall be a Champion of Freedom and Justice.
4. I shall respect my Instructors & Seniors.
5. I shall help to build a more Peaceful World.
Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
Practitioner's Code Of Conduct
To master an actual technique, mental culture should come first. Acquiring a technique requires a careful, modest, non-mean, free and attentive mind. In other words, a practitioner should do his/her utmost and nothing less.
Maintain a desire to learn, Never be tired of learning, anywhere, anytime; this is the secret knowledge. Be eager to ask questions and learn. Appreciate the thrill of learning.
Be willing to sacrifice for the art and the Teacher. Respect the skills you are learning, and the efforts it took to bring them to you.
Be respectful to the Teacher. Follow his instructions to the best of your ability.
Always be loyal to the Teacher and the teaching methods. If you disagree with any procedure or technique, discuss it privately with the Teacher.
Practice what you learn and try to perfect your techniques to the best of your abilities. This includes spare time in the gym, and regularly doing conditioning exercises at home on off days.
Always set a good example for the lower belts. Be aware that they will try to emulate senior practitioners.
Help other practitioners to learn to succeed. Recognize that you are all members of a strong group sharing common goals and interests.
Remember your conduct inside and outside the gym reflects upon the art and the Teacher. Keep in mind that you can not discard your responsibility for the skills that you have learned, wherever you go.
Behave honorably. Never be impolite. Try to live by the tenets that guide the art: courtesy, integrity, self-control, and perseverance.
All teaching aids must be treated with respect, whether they are real weapons such as a sword, katana or stick, simulated weapons such as wooden or plastic knives, sparring equipment, or mats.