Taekwon-Do was 'born' on April 11th 1955, created by General Grandmaster Choi Hong Hi9th Degree Black Belt

Taekwon-Do is a modernised and scientifically developed version of centuries old Korean Martial Art. Hundreds of years ago in Korea, the warrior class of society known as the Hwarang-Do practised a form of weaponless combat known as Taek Kyon and developed a code of conduct to serve as a guideline to compliment their intensive physical training.

Every Taekwon-Do Student observes what are called 

‘The Tenets’.  They are not just ones to be observed in class but ones to live by in your daily life. Tenets of Taekwon-Do:

1. Courtesy (Ye Ui)

Taekwon-Do students should attempt to be polite to one another and to respect others. Students should address instructors as Sir and to bow to the instructors before and after classes. Turning up early or on time for classes is also an aspect of courtesy.

2. Integrity (Yom Chi)

One who has integrity is able to define what is right or wrong and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt.  Taekwon-Do students should strive to be honest and to live by moral principles.

3. Perseverance (In Nae)

Perseverance means having patience. One of the most important secrets of becoming a leader in 

Taekwon-Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance. 

4. Self-Control (Guk Gi)

Without self-control, a Taekwon-Do student is just like any fighter in the street.  Loss of self-control is disastrous both in sparring and personal affairs. "The term of stronger is the person who wins over oneself rather than someone else"

5. Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

A true student of Taekwon-Do will never give up, not even when faced with the worst. The most difficult goals can be achieved with indomitable spirit.

6. Humility (Kyom Son)

The word ‘humble’ in the Collins New English Dictionary is interpreted as exhibiting a ‘modest and unpretentious demeanour’ and to be conscious of ones failings.  As such, the true martial artist should allow the physical acts of their achievements to be the broadcaster and not the sound of their own pontificating voices, as appears to be in so many cases.

The system of rank in Taekwon-Do is denoted by various colours of the belts worn by its practitioners.