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29/08/2025

Black Belt Code of Conduct in Times of Dishonor 👊

A painful but very real situation in Taekwon-Do When an instructor leaves without honor and actively tries to damage the reputation of the Master and the Do-Jang they once belonged to, it strikes at the heart of loyalty, respect, and integrity the very pillars of Taekwon-Do.

Loyalty is to Taekwon-Do itself, and to the values passed down from General Choi Hong Hi,

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, and indomitable spirit.

No individual, no matter their rank, stands above these principles.

👊 Protect the Dojang’s Integrity

The Do-Jang and its students are the priority, not the disgraced instructor.

The leadership must make a clear statement of values — showing that the Do-Jang stands for honor, respect, and discipline, not personal grudges or disloyalty.

👊 Do Not Engage in the Same Behavior

The black belts and students should not retaliate with gossip, slander, or anger that lowers the club to the same dishonorable level.

Instead, let actions speak louder than words: keep training, teaching, and embodying Taekwon-Do’s true spirit.

👊 Clarify the Truth with Respect

If the instructor spreads lies or attacks the club, the Master (or senior leadership) should calmly clarify the truth to students and the community, without hostility.

The goal is not revenge, but to protect students from confusion and keep faith in the dojang’s principles.

👊 Guide the Friendships

Fellow black belts and students who remain friends with the dishonorable instructor must make a choice:

Stay loyal to the values of the art and the Master, or follow someone who abandoned them.

True loyalty is to the Do (the Way), not to a person who breaks it.

👊 Teach by Example

The role of the black belt is to be a guardian of honor, When dishonor appears, your response shows the depth of your training.

True rank is revealed not in technical knowledge or physical performance , but in how you uphold integrity during conflict.

The club should not dwell on the betrayal, but rather use it as a teaching moment:

That even senior instructors can fail in honor.

That black belts must constantly guard against ego, pride, and selfishness.

Students must see that the art is greater than any one person.

👊 What Happens to the Dishonorable Instructor?

In traditional martial arts culture, such a person is considered to have cut themselves off from the lineage and spirit of the art.

Their rank may remain on paper, but they lose the respect that gives rank meaning.

History will judge them not by their skill, but by their character.

👊 In short: The Do-Jang must hold its ground with dignity, protect its students, and let dishonor reveal itself.

TaeKwon
Jamie Moore

28/08/2025

26/08/2025

Taekwon-Do: A Way of Life 👊

Traditional over competition — a return to the true roots of Taekwon-Do, as envisioned by General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of this powerful martial art.

👊 The Heart of Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do is more than just kicking and punching — it’s a path of personal growth and moral discipline.

Tenets:

Courtesy (Ye Ui) – Respect in thought, word, and action

Integrity (Yom Chi) – Doing what is right, even when no one is watching

Perseverance (In Nae) – Pushing forward, even when it’s hard

Self-Control (Guk Gi) – Mastery of emotions and actions

Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool) – Never giving up, no matter the odds

These values are not optional — they are foundational.

👊 Patterns (Tuls): A Life of Dedication

There are 24 patterns, symbolizing the 24 hours of the day — a life lived with purpose.

Training in Tuls and traditional techniques builds:

Practical, effective self-defense

Situational awareness and de-escalation

Strategies for multiple attackers or armed threats

This is training for real life, not just for a ring.

👊 Precision Over Speed

True Taekwon-Do power comes from scientific principles:

Reaction force

Concentration

Equilibrium

Breath control

Sine wave motion

We train to perfect technique, not just to score points. This is art, not sport.

👊 What About Competition?

Competition is a tool — not the goal.
Used wisely, it sharpens the mind and body. But if it becomes the sole focus, the deeper purpose of Taekwon-Do can be lost:

“Victory over self is the greatest victory.”

We support those who choose to compete — but we never forget that our highest aim is character, not medals.

👊 A Family. A Way of Life.

We’re not just training partners —
We’re a Taekwon-Do family, walking a path of discipline, respect, and lifelong growth.

TaeKwon
Jamie Moore

19/08/2025

🥋 Winner – Legion Taekwon-Do

One of Marlborough’s largest and most inclusive martial arts communities, Legion Taekwon-Do has 191 active members and eight clubs across the region — all run entirely by volunteers. They deliver low-cost, and often free, classes to tamariki, rangatahi, and adults of all ages and abilities, including those from underprivileged homes or with disabilities.
Working alongside local schools and organisations, they’ve created safe, welcoming dojangs where students build martial arts skills, confidence, discipline, and a sense of whānau. Students can train every day of the week at no extra cost, thanks to instructors giving over 120 volunteer hours each month.
Their community spirit goes beyond Taekwon-Do, with projects like a gardening group for the elderly, distributing low-cost produce boxes, running netball teams, and delivering classes in schools. Through values like courtesy, perseverance, and integrity, Legion is building strong individuals — and a stronger community.

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