Our Philosophy

Ten Commandments of TaeKwonDo

Meditating Children
  1. Be loyal to your country and school.
  2. Be a good son or daughter to your parents.
  3. Be faithful to your spouse.
  4. Be on good terms with your brothers & sisters.
  5. Be loyal to your friends.
  6. Be respectful to your elders.
  7. Respect and trust your teachers.
  8. Use good judgment before killing any living thing.
  9. Never retreat in battle.
  10. Always finish what you start.

Moon S. Lee TaeKwonDo Institute Etiquette

  • Whenever addressing the Grandmaster, use the term: "GWAN JANG NIM".
  • Whenever addressing the Master, use the term: "SAH-BUHM NIM".
  • Whenever addressing Black Belts, use the term: " YOON DAHN JA NIM" or "INSTRUCTOR".
  • Whenever entering or leaving the school, the student must present a polite bow to the Master.
  • Whenever shaking anyone's hand, shake their hand using two hands.
  • Always bow into the training floor when entering or leaving.
  • Whenever late, pick up your attendance card, kneel and meditate until the instructor acknowledges you into class.
  • When lining up, always line up in rank order.
  • Highest-ranking belt will line up first in line. They will also collect the cards from their classmates. When collecting or giving the cards, always bow and use 2 hands.
  • The highest-ranking belt will also start the class.
  • Call the class to "CHARYOT", "SALUTE THE FLAGS" "BAHRO", "SAHBUHM-NIM GYUNG YAE"
  • If the Master Instructor is in the office, you must turn to the office and bow.
  • When the Master Instructor enters the class, students must bow to greet the Master Instructor. This is the highest belt's duty.
  • All higher-ranking belts must be quick to help younger belts with forms and other curriculum.
  • Higher-ranking belts must also assist the younger belts in the etiquette of the Martial Art.