The Essence of the UWTA Spirit

The UWTA carries a philosophical approach to its teachings. TaeKwonDo, "the way of the hand and the foot."

Tae "Foot"
Kwon "Hand"
Do "Way of Life"

The Student Oath

I shall observer the tenets of Taekwondo.

I shall respect Instructors and Seniors.

I shall never misuse Taekwondo.

I will be a champion of freedom and justice.

I will build a more peaceful world.

The Tenets of TaeKwonDo 

Courtesy
 One must be courteous both in class and in their personal life.   Courtesy is an action symbolizing respect.  The person without courtesy has no respect for others and without respect for others, there is no respect for their self.   With no self respect, true achievement in life is impossible.  The practice of courtesy leads to respect and is therefore highly valued.

 Integrity
 Integrity is honesty.  A person must have honesty to others and their self in order to achieve anything worthwhile in their life.  A facet of integrity is loyalty to oneself, family, principals, friends, associates and their country.

 Perseverance
Perfection of  self is a universal value and in Taekwondo, we must persevere through physical, mental and spiritual trials to attain our personal improvement.

 Self Control
 Controlled power is useful, power out of control is destructive.   One must control and direct energies to some benefit or face the consequences of the destruction caused by the lack of control.

 Indomitable Spirit
   This is the moral strength to do what is necessary and right regardless of consequence.  Persons with this spirit have changed the world.

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