The Student Oath

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Tenets of Taekwon-Do

Courtesy (Ye Ui / 예의)
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장) (designated training area).
Integrity (Yom Chi / 염치)

Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In Taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right.

Perseverance (In Nae / 인내)

One will persevere time and time again until they have achieved a result which is adequate towards what one was trying to achieve.

Self-control (Guk Gi / 극기)

This means to not only have control over one’s physical acts, but also their mental thoughts and actions.

Indomitable spirit (Baekjul Boolgool / 백절불굴)

To have indomitable spirit means to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what odds you are up against, and to always give 100% effort in whatever you do.

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Wise words from Mr Priestley

I came across this quote yesterday in a book written by Rhonda Byrne and I knew, I just knew you would all enjoy it and see the humour.

 

“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” J B Priestley (1894-1984) Writer and Playwright.

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Tigers run free in South Shields

Every Tuesday at 4:30, our Little Tiger Cubs run free at Mortimer C.A. Reading Road, NE33 4UG which is lucky for us as it is difficult to get infants to stand still for too long.

It is even a challenge to get our young ones to stand still for a photo opportunity.

 

We would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Ryan, who has just been promoted to 1st Cub.

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Black Belt Training with Senior Master Harkess

The Wearside Warriors have been invited by Mr William McElhone and the UKTC North East to attend black belt training with Senior Master Harkess this May.

Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JA.

Sunday May 27th – 4pm to 6pm.

Attending students are instructed to arrive 20 minutes early for registration.

Training Fee = £15/person

Those students seeking to be eligible to take their Black Belt grading in the near future are recommended to attend, more details are available from your Instructor.

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Team Korea

This is a compilation of Team Korea demonstrations that we know you will enjoy;

If you live in South Shields, Sunderland, Durham, Hartlepool or Peterlee, you can see how Taekwon-Do could be useful.

First Lesson Free – Free Suit – Free Insurance – Free To Join!

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It’s Ross Time

Today, Ross is a Taekwon-Do student. Ross joined our Little Tiger Cubs fifteen months ago at Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland, and has been an absolute pleasure to teach.

Ross is now our latest student to be promoted from the Little Tiger Cubs to our Taekwon-Do Juniors class at Crowtree.

Our young students respond positively to simple goals which include award stickers, certificates and the ultimate reward of promotion to a Taekwon-Do student.

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