Members Code

Tenets

  • Courtesy (예의/禮儀/Ye Ui)
  • Integrity (염치/廉恥/Yom Chi)
  • Perseverance (인내/忍耐/In Nae)
  • Self-Control (극기/克己/Guk Gi)
  • Indomitable Spirit (백절불굴/百折不屈/Baek Jul Bul Gul)

Membership Oath

  • I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do.
  • I shall respect the instructor and seniors.
  • I shall never misuse TaeKwon-Do.
  • I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
  • I shall build a more peaceful world.
  • We as members will train our minds and bodies according to a strict code.
  • We as members are united in mutual friendship.
  • We as members will comply with rules and obey instructions.

Motto

Life International Tae Kwon-Do Federation (“Life ITF”) is founded on the basis of TaeKwon-Do Founder General Choi Hong Hi’s vision and tradition, which is to create a democratic system amongst its members. General Choi’s idea is to enable our member organizations to self-govern, self-operate under the same principles. While operating a Tae Kwon-Do school, association, union or community group is a business, exploiting students for the sole purpose of maximizing profits is against the Life ITF’s motto.

Rules & Regulation

Inside the Dojang

Outside the Dojang

  • Salute the flag upon entering and exiting the Dojang.
  • Bow to the instructor upon entering and leaving, to show respect.
  • Keep uniforms clean and tidy at all times.
  • Keep toenails and fingernails short and clean.
  • No food, drinks, chewing gum or cigarettes inside the the training Dojang.
  • No loud talking or laughing.
  • No one without shoes, shirts or pants is permitted in the main entrance.
  • While training during class, no jewellery or accessories shall be worn.
  • No inside shirts for men.
  • Respect the senior ranks and always help the junior ranks.
  • Keep the Dojang clean and tidy.
  • No one is to give instructions other than the Instructor.
  • Never say "no" to the Instructor.
  • Address the Instructor as "sir" or "madam".
  • Never try techniques on anyone.
  • Do not try to break boards or any other material without prior consent.
  • Do not hurt anyone unless it is for self defence.
  • Help the weak and aid justice.
  • Be an outstanding person at school, work and among your peers.
  • Always respect seniors, help the juniors and trust your friends.

*Dojang: The training gym, hall or institution.