Tenets are beliefs or principles by which we should aim to achieve and live by. The tenets of Taekwon-do should serve as a guide for all students of the art.

• Courtesy (ye ui)
• Integrity (yom chi)
• Perseverance (in nae)
• Self-control (guk gi)
• Indomitable spirit (baekjul boolgool)

The Taekwon-do oath is recited at the beginning of every class:

• 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

Every student should observe the following conduct in the training hall (dojang):

• Ensure you do not need to visit the lavatory during class.
• Get changed in an appropriate changing room and not in the training hall.
• Ensure your training suit (do bok) is clean and tidy, and that the belt is tied correctly.
• When entering or leaving the training hall, bow to the National, Federation or Association flag if displayed, and to the instructor if present.

• Always refer to your instructor and black belts as Mr, Mrs or Miss and answer Sir or Madam.
• When sitting on the floor, sit cross-legged and do not fidget.
• When asking your instructor a question, stand to attention, bow to the instructor and ask the question when signalled. When the instructor has finished, stand to attention and bow to the instructor.
• If seated, raise your hand to ask the question, and stand when signalled. Remain standing until asked to sit down.