Taekwondo Philosophy - Moo Duk Kwan

1. Responsibility
2. Sincerity
3. Justice



1. Be loyal to your country.
2. Be obedient to your parents.
3. Be loveable between husband and wife.
4. Be cooperative between siblings. (brother & sister)
5. Be respectful to your elders.
6. Be faithful between teacher and student.
7. Be faithful between friends.
8. Be just in killing.
9. Never retreat in battle.
10. Accompany your decisions with action and always finish what you start.



1. Reverence for nature.
2. Physical concentration (Ki-up).
3. Courtesy.
4. Modesty.
5. Thankfulness.
6. Self-sacrifice.
7. Cultivate courage.
8. Chastity.
9. Be strong inside and mild outside.
10. Endurance.
11. Reading ability.



1. Vocal exhalation, for thoracic strength. (Ki-up).
2. Focus of sight.
3. Continuous balance during movements.
4. Flexibility of the body.
5. Correct muscle tone for maximum power.
6. High and low speed techniques.
7. Exactness of techniques.
8. Adjustment for proper distance.
9. Proper breathing for endurance.
10. Conditioning hands and feet.



1. Oneness with nature.
2. Complete awareness of environment.
3. Experience.
4. Conscience.
5. Culture.



1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of the mental and physical self.
2. Sincerity is necessary.
3. Effort is necessary.
4. Consistent schedule during practice.
5. Do your best when training.
6. Train in the best spirit of Moo Duk Kwan.
7. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
8. Obey without objection the word of instructors or seniors; look and learn.
9. Don?t be overly ambitious.
10. Pay attention to every aspect of your training.
11. Pay attention to the order of training.
12. Get instruction step by step in new forms and techniques.
13. Try to conquer when you feel idleness.
14. Cleanliness is desired after practice is finished.