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Taekwon-Do

5429 Schultz Drive, Sylvania, OH 43560 
419.882. 9934
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The Five tenets of TaeKwon-Do and what each one means

  1. Courtesy (Ye Ui): Treating those around you with respect and politeness.

  2. Integrity (Yom Chi): Practicing honesty and trustworthiness in all areas of your life.

  3. Perseverance (In Nae): Sticking to a task no matter how long it takes or how hard it gets.

  4. Self-Control (Guk Gi): Exercising self-discipline in your actions and words. Staying in control of your body, mouth, and emotions.

  5. Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Bool Gool): Standing up for what is right, no matter who or how many stand against you.

The student oath

I shall:

  • Observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do
  • Respect instructors and senior
  • Never misuse TaeKwon-Do
  • Be a champion of freedom and justice
  • Build a more peaceful world

What the belt colors mean

 White  signifies beginning - a seed of knowledge being planted. 

 Yellow  signifies foundation - traditional building blocks of TaeKwon-Do.

 Green  signifies development - expansion of learning. 

 Blue  signifies understanding - having a clearer perception of TaeKwon-Do training . 

 Red  signifies caution - danger resulting from using techniques not fully understood, due to short training time to develop technical knowledge. 

 Black  signifies calmness and confidence.

Titles of Instructors

       First through third degree:  Boo Sabum Nim

       Fourth through sixth degree:  Sabum Nim

       Seventh through eighth degree: Sa Hyung Nim

       Ninth degree: Sa Sung Nim

       Founder:  Jung Se Jae Nim

       President:  Jung Jae Nim

 

Taekwon-Do family tree

Your Taekwon-Do family treat (part of the green belt verbal) consists of you, your instructor (Mrs. Van Zile), her instructors (Master Keith Van Sickle and Master John Tompkins), their instructor (Grand Master Park, Jung Tae), and his instructor (General Choi, Hong Hi).
 

Concepts for Good Students
1. Never tire of learning.  A good student can learn anywhere any time.  This is the secret of knowledge.
2. A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and instructor.  Many students feel their training is a commodity bought with monthly dues , and are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching, and working around the do jang,.  An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.
3. Always set a good example for lower-ranking students.  It is only natural they will attempt to emulate senior students.
4. Always be loyal and never criticize the instructor, Taekwon-do, or the teaching methods.  If you disagree with your instructor on something, the private setting is the appropriate place to to discuss the disagreement.
5. If an instructor teaches a technique, practice it and attempt to utilize it.
6. Remember that a student's conduct outside the do jang reflects on the art and the instructor.
7. If a student adopts a technique from another do jang and the instructor disapproves of it the student must discard it immediately or train at the gym where the technique was learned.
8. Never be disrespectable  to the instructor.  Though a student is allowed to disagree with the instructor, the student must first follow the instruction and then discuss the matter later.
9. A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.
10. Never betray the instructor.

Theories of Power

Reaction Force A A jet engine is pushed by the speed of the exhaust gases or action-reaction
Reaction Force B Two cars will crash head on or summation of forces.
Concentration The smaller the striking surface of the attacking tool, the greater the penetration, giving the same amount of energy
Equilibrium Loss of balance and the elevation of the center of balance will reduce the amount of energy delivered to a target
Breath Control A Timing the contraction of the muscle groups with exhalation delivering and amplifying the power
Breath Control B By expelling air at each movement, we avoid the loss of energy
Breath Control C Ki-yap can unnerve an opponent
Breath Control D Ki-yap stiffens the body at the right moment to help withstand a blow
Mass Body weight adds to the delivered energy, provided all elements of the theory of power are observed
Speed The acceleration of the fist or foot does not damage a target. It is the sudden stop that occurs when the fist hits its target that imparts energy. Mass and time to target are crucial.
Speed & Reflex Any technique delivered faster than an opponent's reaction time will strike its target without being blocked
Speed & Strength Application of pleiometric principles (strength and speed training) greatly enhances the energy delivered to a target