Taekwondo is a way of life. 
Students are encouraged to live according to the tenets of Taekwondo.
Courtesy: 
To be thoughtful and considerate of others. Taekwondo students and instructors should be polite; and show consideration for others.
Integrity: 
To be honest and good. Taekwondo practitioners should live by a code of moral values and principles.
Perseverance: 
To never give up in the pursuit of one's goals. Students should welcome challenges, because challenges cause us to grow and improve.
Self-Control: 
To have control of your body and mind. A Taekwondo student should practice controlling his actions and reactions.
Indomitable Spirit: 
To have courage in the face of adversity. A Taekwondo student should never be dominated by; or have his spirit broken by another.
Black Belt Essay
Students taking their black belt exam must write an essay explaining
what they have accomplished in Taekwondo. Here are some of the black
belt essays written by the students at Park's Taekwondo as a
requirement from the World Taekwondo Federation to obtain their black
belts.
Nathan Alexander Black Belt Essay