Rules and Conduct
The Dojang
Rules and Conduct
THE DOJANG RULES:
- When entering or leaving the Dojang, you must bow
- When entering or leaving the main training area, you must bow
- When you first see a Black Belt in uniform on the training floor, you must bow
- If you arrive late, change into your uniform, bow onto the training area, bow to the flags and wait until the instructor bows you in
- When the class bows to the flags, please stand up
- No drinking in the Dojang
- No eating in the Dojang
- No smoking in the Dojang
- Please treat the Dojang with respect, as it is your training area
- Treat all Dojang training equipment respectfully
- No shoes on the training floor of the Dojang
- Students should always change in the change rooms and leave all personal belongings in the change rooms
- Please refer to all instructors as “Sir” or “Ma’am” or their Korean title
- Speak to an instructor before leaving the training area during class
- Maintain respect for all instructors
- Ensure the Dojang is kept clean and tidy
- Weaponry is not to be practiced without supervision
- Follow the Student Code of Conduct
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Always show Black Belts respect
- Treat your training partner with respect
- Always answer questions “Yes Sir/Maam” or “No Sir/Maam”
- Please ensure that your uniform is kept clean and tidy
- When bowing bend at the waist and look down
- Remove all jewellery before class
- Know and follow all the Dojang Rules
- Focus on training from when you bow into the Dojang
- When you are in uniform, TRAIN, do not socialise
- Do not swear
- Never assume, always ask
- Focus on developing a Black Belt attitude
- When free-sparring, spar to learn, not to win
- Acknowledge points scored during sparring with a bow
- Thank your opponent after sparring
- Grading is a time to show your focus and spirit
- Meditation is always a quiet time, use it to focus
- Be HUMBLE and RESPECTFUL
- Be FOCUSED and COMMITTED
- Be UNDERSTANDING and WILLING to LEARN
