Porco's Karate Academy is based around the principles of The Five Codes, The Seven Tenets, The Fourteen Attitude Requirements, and The Student Creed of Tang Soo Do.
 
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The Five Codes
  1. Loyalty to country
  2. Obedience to parents
  3. Honor friendship
  4. No retreat in battle
  5. In fighting choose with sense and honor 
 
The Seven Tenets
  1. Integrity
  2. Concentration
  3. Perseverance
  4. Respect and Obedience 
  5. Self-control
  6. Humility
  7. Indomitable Spirit 
 
Student Creed
  1. I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
  2. I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
  3. I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively; to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.



The Fourteen Attitude Requirements
  1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
  2. Serious approach.
  3. All out effort.
  4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
  5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
  6. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
  7. Always listen to and follow the direction of instructors or seniors.
  8. Do not be overly ambitious.
  9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
  10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
  11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
  12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
  13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
  14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.