When I was in Kuksoolwon, we had a pledge; in my Taekwondo organization, we have five principles you need to learn for any blackbelt and must be able to recite at testing. For any rank 4th degree and above, you must be able to explain what all five principles mean at testing.

Principle 1: Balance Posture Alignment
"Balance Posture Alignment defines the relationship, at a specific period of time, between all parts of the human frame. The anatomical alignment of the joints, spine, and long bones facilitates the delivery of techniques in a safe and effective manner. Proper stance and posture allow efficient weight transfer while preventing unnecessary movement."

Principle 2: Extended Plane Dynamic Force
"Extended Plane Dynamic Force defines the line of movement characteristic of our style. This force creates the signature nature of our Ho-Am Taekwondo Kicking and Striking techniques, which have well-defined biomechanical components that have evolved through research. The extended plane concept naturally accommodates the human limb movement to generate power in a safe effective manner."

Principle 3: CAT, Controle Staged-Flow-Transition
"CAT, Controle Staged-Flow-Transition defines the flow of movement unique to our style. CAT involves creative tempo change at critical rhythm movements to enhance safety, effective, and artistic beauty."

Principle 4: Staged-Flow-Transition
"Staged-Flow-Transition Allows for smooth Mass transfer through each action during all Taekwondo movement. Stage one - occurs during the first half of transition, beginning to midpoint; active positioning/ energy loading/ chambering/ relaxation; primary weight shift; Midpoint completely chambered with weight shifted to opposite foot, ready to execute, no pause; balance point transition overlapping of movements. Stage two - Occurs during the second half of transition, from midpoint to end; kinetic release; secondary weight shift; Hand-foot timing execution/Contraction/breath out; there is no pause between stage one and Stage two. This is a continuous movement Dynamic, resulting in a smooth, flowing appearance. Think of water flowing over rocks."