Conducts

1. Leave your ego at the door.

2. You are to bow upon entering and leaving the Do Jang.

3. You must remove shoes before stepping on the workout mat.

4. Bow to center of the workout area before stepping onto and before leaving the workout mat.

5. At the beginning of class, we first bow to the flags, and then the students and the instructor bow to each other. To do this the students are to line up facing the flags in the order of the highest rank to lowest rank from left to right. Black belt students are to line up at a ninety-degree angle from the colored belt students. When the instructor turns and faces the flags, the highest ranked student is to call everyone to attention by saying “Cha-ryo”, which means attention, and then command everyone to bow by saying “Kyong-ye”, which means bow. Do this with your attention focused on the flags. (Bowing to the flag of the United States is a demonstration of honor and respect. Doing this indicates that we are proud to live in the united States and are grateful for the freedoms and laws that we have that enable us to study Tae Kwon Do. Bowing to the Republic of Korea’s flag is a demonstration of honor and respect for the birthplace of Tae Kwon Do) When the instructor turns around to face the students, the highest ranked student again calls out these commands, this time you bow to the instructor and the instructor bows to the students. (Bowing to the instructor is a way of showing respect to the instructor and respect for the knowledge he/she ig going to teach. The instructor bowing to the students is a way showing respect to the students and thanking them for coming)

6. Do #5 again at the end of class. This time after bowing to the flags and the head instructor, also bow to any black belt students in class. Then go through and shake hands with all black belts thanking them for their time and knowledge you just received by saying “Gamsa Hamnida”, which means thank you, or simply say “Thank you sir or ma’am as you shake their hands. At the same time, the instructor is thanking you for coming. To shake hands, stand with both feet together at attention, place your left hand under your right elbow and slightly bow as you shake hands. (When thanking the instructor and black belts, you are thanking them for knowledge they have given you and for taking the time to teach it)

7. Always bow to your partner before and after partner drills and/or sparring.

8. Uniforms should be kept clean and treated with respect. Never leave your uniform or belt lying around. After class, uniforms should be folded neatly or hung on a hanger. Traditionally, belts are never washed. You should never let your belt touch the ground. Your belt should not be worn outside the Do Jang.

9. Students are to wear their full training uniform at all times during class.

10. No jewelry should be worn during training with exception of wedding bands.

11. No unnecessary talking or horseplay will be tolerated during class. Students should pay attention to all directions given by the instructor.

12. When seated on the floor, students should sit properly, by either sitting on their knees or sitting with their legs crossed. Do not lean against the wall.

13. When waiting for your class to start, remain quiet and respectful. Do not disturb the class in progress.

14. Fingernails and toenails should be kept clean and short to prevent injury to yourself and others.

15. Tie your belt and/or straighten your uniform by first bowing then turning away from the flags. Make sure you do not make these adjustments when facing anyone, especially higher belts, or while facing the flags.

16. It is disrespectful to stand with your arms crossed or with your hands on your hips while in class.

17. Absolutely no swearing in the Do Jang.

18. Smoking, drinking, eating or chewing gum in the Do Jang training area is not permitted.

19. Everyone is responsible for keeping the Do Jang neat and orderly, so pick up after yourself.

20. Student’s shoes, bags and coats should be kept out of the walking area. Place them along the wall out of the way.

21. Students are to address Master Sim as Master Sim or Sabomnim. Any 5th, 6th or 7th degree black belt (dan) should also be addressed as Master or Sabomnim. Any 8th degree black belt (dan) or higher is to be addressed as Grand Master or KwangJangNim.

22. Students are to address all 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree black belts as Mr., Mrs., or Ms., followed by his or her last name. If you do not know their name, then refer to them as sir or Ma’am.

23. Always respond with “Yes Sir/Ma’am” or “No Sir/Ma’am” when answering a black belt.

24. Disagreements or problems with any instructor or students should be brought to the attention of the senior instructor or Master Sim.

25. Martial arts students should be humble, courteous and disciplined. Fighting outside of the Do Jang will not be tolerated, except in the case of self-defense.

26. Remember, your conduct outside the Do Jang reflects on the art and the instructor.

Children’s Rules for Home:

1. Always show respect to your parents and family members.

2. Tell the truth at all times.

3. Keep a good relationship with your brothers and sisters.

4. Without being asked, help with chores around the house.

5. Keep your room clean.

6. Respect yourself. Keep your hair, teeth and body clean every day.

7. Do not interrupt conversations, especially adult conversations.

8. Do your schoolwork. (If the choice is between schoolwork and Tae Kwon Do, CHOOSE SCHOOLWORK)

9. Always show respect to your teachers and peers, even if you do not agree with them.