TAEKWON-DO
OATH
I
shall always be loyal to my country.
Sacrifice to fulfill my duty to my country and my people. This is the spirit
of Hwa Rang.
I
shall always cooperate with other black belts.
Hold
together with cooperation and concord.
I
shall always be respectful to my elders.
Protect
the rights of the weak with courtesy and modesty.
I
shall always be faithful to my teacher.
Learn
the truth through practice of duty, loyalty and perfection.
I
shall always be faithful to friends.
Honor
friendship and be peaceful and happy with harmony and faith toward all
mankind.
I
shall face combat only in justice and with honor.
Be able
to distinguish between good and bad with fairness and rightfulness.
I
shall never retreat in battle.
Sacrifice for justice with capability and bravery.
I
shall always finish what I start.
Move to
action with sureness and with hope.