The TaeKwonDo Tenets Poem
By
Cindy Eschanbache
Courtesy is giving a bow, to Black Belts and teachers who taught you how.
It’s doing your chores before you are asked, and being helpful in every single class.
It's simple words like “Thank You” and “Please”, and never ever to hurt or tease.
Integrity is the simple rule, of being at home and in school.
It’s never cheating when taking a test, or thinking you are better than all of the rest.
To lie or steal just wouldn’t be right, so try to be honest with all of your might.
Perseverance is telling your heart, you’re going to finish the things you start.
It’s refusing to quit when the going gets tough, or not willing cry when the sparring gets rough.
It’s not giving up on the board you must break, no matter how many tries it may take.
Self-Control states a simple fact, you should always think before you act.
It’s standing in class not a muscle you twitch, even if only to scratch an itch.
It’s counting to ten when things make you mad, then walking away because fighting is bad.
Indomitable Spirit is showing no fear, or running away when trouble is near.
It’s knowing in life there’s some risks you must take, and along the way some mistakes you may make.
It’s standing up proudly and thinking with glee, I’m OK! I can do it! I believe in me!
The tenets of TaeKwonDo are things that every student should try to follow. If we follow them, then we can all train in a safe and respectful place. If you honestly follow the Tenets, then you will become a good TaeKwonDo student and a GREAT person.
By
Cindy Eschanbache
Courtesy is giving a bow, to Black Belts and teachers who taught you how.
It’s doing your chores before you are asked, and being helpful in every single class.
It's simple words like “Thank You” and “Please”, and never ever to hurt or tease.
Integrity is the simple rule, of being at home and in school.
It’s never cheating when taking a test, or thinking you are better than all of the rest.
To lie or steal just wouldn’t be right, so try to be honest with all of your might.
Perseverance is telling your heart, you’re going to finish the things you start.
It’s refusing to quit when the going gets tough, or not willing cry when the sparring gets rough.
It’s not giving up on the board you must break, no matter how many tries it may take.
Self-Control states a simple fact, you should always think before you act.
It’s standing in class not a muscle you twitch, even if only to scratch an itch.
It’s counting to ten when things make you mad, then walking away because fighting is bad.
Indomitable Spirit is showing no fear, or running away when trouble is near.
It’s knowing in life there’s some risks you must take, and along the way some mistakes you may make.
It’s standing up proudly and thinking with glee, I’m OK! I can do it! I believe in me!
The tenets of TaeKwonDo are things that every student should try to follow. If we follow them, then we can all train in a safe and respectful place. If you honestly follow the Tenets, then you will become a good TaeKwonDo student and a GREAT person.
