Black Belts Respect

Black belts shall respect their Instructors, senior students and younger students; care for their organization; provide service to others; model desired behaviors and others who are watching; trust their Instructors, use their skills to stop conflict (non-violence means is always first) and help others less able to protect themselves; strive to create harmony within the organization, the goal is mutual welfare and prosperity, not limited to a particular studio or individual. Black belts have integrity. Integrity means to behave consistently with good intentions and the best interests of all concerned, whether inside or outside the studio, with others or alone, regardless of circumstances. Having learned the meaning of taekwondo (tae (foot) kwon (fist) do (art or way/path) from their
Black Belts use their taekwondo knowledge as an anchor in life: to achieve integrity thereby they can trust themselves and be respected. Respect will enable them to encourage, coach, inspire and lead themselves and others through greater challenges to develop their ‘vision’, work toward it, realize it and go beyond it to their full potential. Finally, black Belts shall always encourage and take steps to change for the better. Lifelong improvement in taekwondo can lead to enlightenment and inner peace.
Volunteerism
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help others those in need and improve your health and happiness. One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the