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Whenever entering or leaving the practice room, execute a bow of respect
to the national flags.
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Execute a bow of courtesy upon meeting a Black Belt or Instructor.
Students do not have to wait for an instructor to acknowledge the bow if the
instructor is busy.
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Proper respect will be displayed to all persons holding a higher belt
rank than yourself.
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Remove shoes, hats, jewelery, and sunglasses upon entering the practice
room.
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Keep your Dobok (uniform) clean and complete at all times.
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Keep your Do Jang (school) clean.
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Remove all jewelry before class.
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Toe and finger nails should be kept short, clean, and trim.
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At the beginning of a class, line up according to rank and seniority;
the higher ranking member on the right.
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Each class will have a formal ceremonial opening and closing consisting
of a bow to the Instructor and the national flags.
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While seated on the floor, students should keep a proper posture and
have their legs crossed to prevent injury and show respect.
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Pay attention to your Instructor at all times, answering clearly and
replying with "Yes, Sir" and "No, Sir".
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Profanity, loss of temper, horseplay, loud laughing, and talking or any
display of lack of self-discipline will not be tolerated.
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There will be no smoking, gum chewing, or ingesting liquids during
class.
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Be on time for class. Arrive early for a class and allow time to do warm
up exercises and stretching before class begins.
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When a students comes late, he should wait until he is recognized by the
Instructor, then approach him or her, bow, and ask permission to join class.
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Practice only the Basics and Hyungs (forms) which have been presented to
you by your Instructor.
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No free sparring without the permission and presence of an Instructor.
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The title "Mister" and the last name of the Instructor should be used in
addressing all Instructors. The Korean title "Sa-Bum-Nim" may be used.
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When addressing a Master Instructor, use "Master" and their last name.
The Korean title "Kwan-Jang-Nim" or "Grand Master" may be used when addressing
Master Yi.
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Tae Kwon Do techniques are not to be applied outside of the school
unless circumstances involving your safety or the safety of others are
overriding.
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