Classroom Etiquette

When entering or leaving the Do Jang, you should always bow to the flags.

The Do Jang is a "House of Discipline." You should not make loud noise, laugh or disturb other classes in progress. No horeseplay will be tolerated in the Do Jang at any time. The same principles apply when entering the facilities that the Do Jang resides in. All younger students must, when entering the building, proceed directly to the Do Jang area. No loitering away from the Do Jang area will be accepted. Those who are found outside of the Do Jang area without an adequate reason will be asked to leave and/ or supsended.

You are not allowed to chew gum, or wear socks, shoes (except those approved for martial arts practice) or jewelry on the training floor. This is for your safety and the safety of those you practice with. If a piece of jewelry absolutely cannot be removed for some reason, then a band-aid or piece of athletic tape should cover the piece of jewelry.

No swear words, either direct or implied, should be spoken in the Do Jang (this includes swear words in ANY language).

Always respect and obey your instructor

When your are called by an instructor, are questioned, or when you ask a question, you should acknowledge him/her by saying "Sir" or "Ma'am", e.g., "Yes, Sir," or "No, Ma'am," "Thank you, Ma'am," or "Good-night, Sir."

All students must be well groomed during any class session or Taekwondo activities. All nails must be neatly trimmed, uniform clean, and hair pulled back out of the eyes.

When you straighten your uniform, you should always turn away from the flag, your instructor and any senior member, and then return to you original position. This is a sign of respect because you are showing your desire to look your best when facing the instructor, senior members and the flags.

Junior members must always respect senior members. Senior members must always help junior members.

No students are permitted to show or teach a lower belt any techniques, both in and out of the Do Jang, unless specifically permitted by your instructor.

No free-sparring may be engaged in, unless permitted by an instructor.

If you must be absent for more than one week, you should inform you instructor beforehand.

All students must be current in their class fees and other payments (doboks, training equipment, seminar fees, etc.).

The school will not be held responsible for lost or stolen articles. You are responsible for everything you bring with you.

Members are always welcome to make suggestions for the improvement of the school. You should always help recruit new members.

Students should try to use the restroom before or after class, not during class.

Junior members are not allowed to leave the room without permission from the instructor or an adult black belt.