COURTESY

What does COURTESY mean?

cour·te·sy  

/ˈkərtəsē/

Noun

1. The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.

2. A polite speech or action, especially one required by convention. 

SYNONYM: politeness

How is this relevant to training in Tae Kwon Do?

Tenets of Taekwondo

1. Courtesy (Ye Ui - 예의)
   Do not be vain or boastful in what you do.
2. Integrity (Yom Chi)
   To possess high moral standards and be honest.
3. Perseverance (In Nae)
   To continue even though you’re tired and keep going.
4. Self-Control (Geuk Ki)
   To have control of your emotions and not show anger, frustration, or fear.
5. Indomitable Spirit (Backgeol Boolgool)
   A never give up attitude under any circumstance.

Why is it IMPORTANT?
What does BEing courteous look like?
We will be discussing this very important, yet forgotten word and learning how to implement it into our daily lives during our 2nd class on 2/13/13 Wednesday! STAY TUNED!  Sharing LOVE, g.4.T. Leader/Master "BE good. DO good. Share LOVE."