INTEGRITY (Yom Chi)
In Taekwon-Do, the word integrity assumes a looser definition
than the one usually presented in Webster's dictionary. One must
be able to define right and wrong and have a conscience, if
wrong, to feel guilt. Listed are some examples where integrity is
lacking:
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The instructor who misrepresents himself and his art by
presenting improper techniques to his students because of a lack
of knowledge or apathy.
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The student who misrepresents himself by "fixing" breaking
materials before demonstrations.
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The instructor who camouflages bad technique with luxurious
training halls and false flattery to his students.
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The student who requests ranks from an instructor, or attempts
to purchase it.
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The student who gains rank for ego purposes or the feeling of
power.
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The instructor who teaches and promotes his art for
materialistic gains.
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The students whose actions do not live up to his words.
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The student who feels ashamed to seek opinions from his
juniors.
From Taekwon-Do, the Condensed Encyclopedia
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