Philosophy
The philosophy of Taekwon-Do can be summed up by the last two phrases in the ITF Student Oath: I shall be a champion of freedom and justice & I shall build a more peaceful world.
By practicing Taekwon-Do and living according to its fundamental values, we will become good citizens and be able to create a better world.
The development of the Taekwon-Do philosophy by our Founder General Choi Hong Hi was influenced by oriental philosophers such as Confucius and Lao Tzu, by Buddhism, and by the philosophy of martial arts.
However, the fundamental values as expressed in the Tenets of Taekwon-Do, are universal. In the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, General Choi showed us how to find a harmonious balance between the physical and the mental. By training our bodies mentally and physically we find strength both in heart and mind. This directly affects how we deal with those around us.
Students are taught that ideals behind the Student Oath and the Tenets of Taekwon-Do do not stop at the Dojang door, but are applicable in their everyday lives.
By practicing Taekwon-Do and living according to its fundamental values, we will become good citizens and be able to create a better world.
The development of the Taekwon-Do philosophy by our Founder General Choi Hong Hi was influenced by oriental philosophers such as Confucius and Lao Tzu, by Buddhism, and by the philosophy of martial arts.
However, the fundamental values as expressed in the Tenets of Taekwon-Do, are universal. In the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, General Choi showed us how to find a harmonious balance between the physical and the mental. By training our bodies mentally and physically we find strength both in heart and mind. This directly affects how we deal with those around us.
Students are taught that ideals behind the Student Oath and the Tenets of Taekwon-Do do not stop at the Dojang door, but are applicable in their everyday lives.
