Tenets of Martial Arts

The five tenets of martial arts are among the first things that you see when entering the dojang. Apart from being on the wall, these tenets should be visible in every student that you see. They are the foundation of all three martial arts that Master Pak teaches at Iowa State.

Courtesy
Respect others, and they will respect you. The most common evidence of courtesy is bowing. Traditionally, martial arts members bow to each other, to the flags, and when entering and leaving the dojang.
Integrity
Will you do the right thing even when no one else is looking?
Perseverance
When the going gets tough, the tough keep going..
Self Control
Self control is a necessary aspect of the martial arts. Physically, it is needed to keep yourself and others from being hurt while practicing. Mentally, it applies to the way you deal with others. Martial arts members should never use their knowledge in an inappropriate way to hurt others. Force is used only as a last resort.
Indomitable Spirit
This tenet is hard to describe, but easy to spot. Indomitable means incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished. The person with indomitable spirit has a fire burning in their soul, and a dedication to all of the other tenets that is unconquerable.
courtesy   integrity   self control   indomitable spirit   perseverance