Dojang Rules

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To maintain safety and proper class etiquette for a positive and respectful dojang environment, we request our students to follow these guidelines.

1. Students must address instructors according to rank.
2. Upon entering the school, please maintain a quiet and focused demeanor.
3. Enter class with energy and demonstrate your enthusiasm for learning.
4. Unless coming from another function, children should already be dressed out. Adult students should dress at dojang.
5. Take shoes off only upon entering the dojang floor. Line footwear neatly on the inside wall of dojang wall. Place workout gym bags in top corner of work out room.
6. Respect other’s property and belongings.
7. Keep doboks (uniforms) neat, clean, and odor free with patches in proper placement.
8. Practice good personal hygiene habits.
9. Please remove all jewelry (except wedding band) before entering class.
10. Respect the class that is in session:

          a) Lower the volume of your conversation.
          b)Remain off of the teaching area until your class.
          c) Quietly prepare for your class.

• Demonstrate a formal “Bow” as you enter and exit from the main classroom.
• Always be well mannered and courteous toward others.
• Introduce your guests or visitors to the instructor and show them guest seating.
• No unattended or unsupervised children are permitted.
• In training, focus your eyes and attention on your instructor.
• Always show your best attention and give your instructor positive response to questions.
• Demonstrate proper posture and attitude at all times.
• No vulgarities or obscene language in the school.
• No gum chewing in the classroom.
• Steady and consistent attendance is essential to progress. Please notify your instructor if you will be missing class.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your class.
• Learn to tie your dobok and belt properly.
• Sparring is not permitted between students unless an instructor is present and all safety equipment is worn.
• Do not attempt to kick at or “horse around “ with the instructor or other students.
• Student and parent parking prior to 5pm should be directly in back of school or in municipal parking lot next to the courthouse.
• Children should never be left unattended. If parent is in class, please make other arrangements for child care.
• No food or drink allowed in school other than waiting room area