Last Reviewed 20.9.08

 

Dojang (training hall) Bow when entering or leaving the dojang Remove shoes while in the dojang There is to be no food or drink within the dojang Do not chew gum while in the dojang Do not swear, or use offensive lanuage while in the dojang NEVER use negative or deifant body language while in the dojang Do not argue, or lose self-control while in the dojang Do not throw things, such as kicking paddles in the dojang It is every student's responsibility to help maintain the cleanliness of the dojang Dobok (training suit) All students should wear a dobok to class, which should be well maintained, clean and unwrinkled Dobok's should be adjusted to fit properly. The rolling up of sleeves and trousers is not acceptable No jewellery is to be worn during training Long hair must be tied back Finger/toe nails must be kept trimmed If you must adjust your uniform, turn to the back of the dojang and away from the instructor to do so Bowing Bow when entering and leaving the dojang Bow at beginning and ending of class Bow when you first see, and again when you depart from your instructor, your instructor's instructors and any black belts Bow to any highger ranking student who has assisted you in your training Bow to your opponent before and after sparring Bow when shaking hands with any student or instructor Bow when passing things (such as kicking paddles) to another student Respect Address all balck belts and instructors by the last names or sir/ma'am; students are required to know their instructors titles When being addresses by the instructor: Stand to attention Answer with yes sir/ma'am Speak loudly When the conversation is complete, bow to the instructor Higher ranking students should show leadership by assisting lower ranking students whenever necessary - lower ranking students should show their appreciation by demonstrating their respect and following the same etiquette they would for an instructor Lower ranking students should show respect for higher ranking students by holding doors open so that they may enter the dojang first Students should volunteer to assist the instructor whenever possible (i.e carrying equipment, setting up for events, cleaning the dojang etc) Line up in order (facing the front of the dojang, highest to lowest, right to left, front to back). Students should not walk through the rows Students should wait to break from line-up until the highest ranking student has done so Training Move quickly to line-up Ki'hap loudly during training Do not engage in unnecessary talking or movements which are distracting to other students and disrespectful to the instructor Students shall not engage in sparring without the permission of the instructor You should always ask permission from the instructor before leaving the dojang during class If you arrive late to class, stand at attention to let the instructor know you are ready to join class (the instructor will incorporate you into the line-up as soon as it is convenient to do so) If you forget your belt, take your place in the line-up at the very back of class (regardless of your rank/grade) Inform the instructor if you will be absent Students should inform the instructor before the class when they have a temporary injury or illness that may effect their performance during the lesson. Any permanent conditions should have been disclosed on their membership form Never come to a Tae Kwon-Do class under the influence of alcohol or drugs - you will be permanently dismissed from the club if you do so