Through sustained and conscientious training, the Taekwondo student can develop many physical attributes that can be advantageous during daily activities and that can broaden their range of activities. Students will benefit from enhanced co-ordination, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Consequently, the student develops many positive mental qualities as he perseveres in achieving the physical curriculum - improved self-esteem, self-control, confidence and better judgment. As the student is exposed to the training benefits and philosophy of Taekwondo, there are many virtues that become essential to truly appreciate the student’s mounting achievements.

Mental training guidelines are helpful not only for conducting oneself in the dojang, but in any event that might require exercising one’s judgment. Understanding, memorizing and reciting these words of mental training will always help the student to choose the right path to follow.

The Buddhist monk, Won Kwang Bupsa, created “Sesokokye” or five basic codes of conduct during the Silla Dynasty (A.D. 668-935). These codes of conduct were rigidly adhered to by the Hwarang (elite fighters for the nobility) who incorporated early forms of Taekwondo in their military training curriculum. As time went on, more tenets were added and eventually the Ten Commandments of Taekwondo were formed.