The Rules of the Dojang (School)...

  •   Whenever entering or leaving the practice room, execute a bow of respect to the national flags.

 

  •   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.

 

  •   Proper respect will be displayed to all persons holding a higher belt rank than yourself.

 

  •   Remove shoes, hats, jewelery, and sunglasses upon entering the practice room.

 

  •   Keep your Dobok (uniform) clean and complete at all times.

 

  •   Keep your Do Jang (school) clean.

 

  •   Remove all jewelry before class.

 

  •   Toe and finger nails should be kept short, clean, and trim.

 

  •   At the beginning of a class, line up according to rank and seniority; the higher ranking member on the right.

 

  •   Each class will have a formal ceremonial opening and closing consisting of a bow to the Instructor and the national flags.

 

  •   While seated on the floor, students should keep a proper posture and have their legs crossed to prevent injury and show respect.

 

  •   Pay attention to your Instructor at all times, answering clearly and replying with "Yes, Sir" and "No, Sir".

 

  •   Profanity, loss of temper, horseplay, loud laughing, and talking or any display of lack of self-discipline will not be tolerated.

 

  •   There will be no smoking, gum chewing, or ingesting liquids during class.

 

  •   Be on time for class. Arrive early for a class and allow time to do warm up exercises and stretching before class begins.

 

  •   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.

 

  •   Practice only the Basics and Hyungs (forms) which have been presented to you by your Instructor.

 

  •   No free sparring without the permission and presence of an Instructor.

 

  •   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.

 

  •   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.

 

  •   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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