Tae Kwon-Do is an ancient Martial Art, which comes from Korea.

As a student of Tae Kwon-Do I do solemnly pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of the Tae Kwon-Do Association, to strive always to be modest, courteous and respectful to all members, in particular my seniors, to put the art into use only for self defense or in defense of the weak and never to abuse my knowledge of the art.

No smoking inside the Dojang

No gum chewing

No jewelry may be worn during classes

No shoes to be worn in the Dojang at any time

Student must never leave class for a break, water or an early dismissal without permission

Never loose your temper in the Dojang - especially during sparring

Never lean on walls or lay spread out on the floor unless while exercising

Student must keep finger and toenails clipped short and clean

Keep your uniform clean at all times

No horse-play, whistling or loud talking in the Dojang

No talking during class except to ask a question

Before asking a question raise your right hand to attract the instructors attention

While in the Dojang, always address the instructor as "Sir" or "Mr." using the instructor's surname

Student should behave in a disciplined manner while training

Bow to the flag before entering or leaving the Dojang

Respect all members of senior grade

While fixing your Dobok or belt do not face your instructor

Any student who is late for class must get instructor's permission and bow to the instructor before joining the class

CHON-JI: means literally "the Heaven the Earth". It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

DAN-GUN:is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C.

DO-SAN: is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.

WON- HYO: was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.

JOONG-GUN:is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro- Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea- Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910).

TOI -GYE:is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo- Confucianism.

HWA-RANG:is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae kwon-Do developed into maturity.

10^th Kup = White signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do

8^th Kup = Yellow signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Tae Kwon-Do foundation is being laid.

6^th Kup = Green signifies the plant's growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skill begins to develop.

4^th Kup = Blue signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.

2^nd Kup = Red signifies danger, cautioning both the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay away.

1^st Dan = Black, the opposite of white, signifies maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also signifies the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.