1. Tae Kwon Do is based on discipline and respect.  No rowdy behavior or unnecessary noise is permitted in the school.
2. Always conduct yourself in a courteous and respectful manner towards the classroom and other students. Treat someone the way that you would want to be treated.
3. No food or chewing gum is permitted in the school. (Exemption) food for a party.
4. No jewelry of any kind will be permitted. (Exception) Smooth wedding band.
5. No plastic or metal barrettes, or brightly colored hair accessories. Please let us know if you have a medical alert item on.
6. No swearing or other offensive language or gestures are permitted in the school.
7. Do not come to class if you are sick. We have a lot of hand to hand contact.
8. No alcohol or drugs are permitted. Anyone found to be abusing them in or outside of the school may be subject to a two week suspension or dismissal.
9. Shoes are to be removed and placed on the rack immediately upon entering the training floor.
10. Anyone that is found using what you have learned in class to start fights outside the school may be dismissed.
11. Advise a Master or Senior instructor of any health or personal problems you may have.
12. All students are expected to practice good hygiene that is not offensive to anyone else.
13. Everyone is treated as an individual and allowed to learn at their own pace. It is not a group thing or exercise, even within the same rank.
14. Never turn your back on a Master while exiting the floor. Take a few steps back bow and turn. During a testing do not turn, simply walk backwards off the floor.
15. Ask questions if you don’t understand something. Never ask a question that a Master or higher rank would have to explain themselves in front of others. Ask in private.
16. Never correct a Master or a higher rank in front of anyone. Ask your question in private.
17. If you have a problem with something or someone always tell a Master or a higher ranking Black Belt.

Conduct During Class.

1. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so you have time to change.
2. If late you must wait until the instructor acknowledges you before entering the training floor.
3. If you need to leave the training floor you must ask the instructor for permission.
4. Students should address higher ranks as Sir, or Ma’am or as Master and their last name.
5. Students should reply to all instructions with a loud Yes Sir or Yes Ma’am.
6. If the highest rank present is under 18 years old, then the highest ranking adult will be in the supervisory position. Exception: It is up to a Master to see if the maturity level is there to teach.
7. A Parent is not to correct their children (in most cases). Let the instructor take care of it.
8. Always keep one eye on the Master or higher ranking Black Belts while taking class.
9. No talking and being loud during class. Be respectful .

Uniforms.

1. Tae Kwon Do uniforms are to be kept clean, pressed and altered to fit properly. All patches must be sewn on before the next class.
2. If your uniform or belt needs adjusted during class, turn away from the instructor or opponent to adjust it.
3. Proper protection should be worn at all times, including hard cups for male, sparring gear, mouth pieces, etc.
4. Shoes or socks are not permitted on the training floor. Exceptions for a medical reason.
5. No patches or decor is permitted on your uniform unless approved by a Master.
6. Make sure belts are tied correctly, flat in the back.

Bowing.

1. In Tae Kwon Do as in most all martial arts you can never bow too much!!! Bowing shows respect. Bow from the waist up with eye’s looking forward. Don’t just nod your head.
2. Bow upon entering and leaving the building, whether you are there for a class or other reasons.
3. Bow when walking on or off of the training floor.
4. Always bow to a Master or Black Belt when approaching them and leaving them.
5. Students should greet each other by bowing to one another.
6. Bow when a senior instructor has given you instructions.
7. Students should bow to each other before and after sparring or drilling with each other.
8. Never walk in front of a Master without bowing. You may walk around and bow if applicable.

Sparring.

1. You must wear sparring gear, cups, head gear etc. at all times.
2. There is no contact permitted during sparring, except when blocking. (exceptions): Black Belts can have light contact if they both agree.
3. There is no sparring, weapons training, hapkido, grappling or self defense moves practiced in class unless there is a Master or a designated higher rank present.
4. Family members are usually not permitted to spar with each other or be partnered with each other for training exercises.

Guide lines for testing.

1. Student should never lean against the wall or cross their legs while standing. They may sit on the floor or a chair if there is a physical problem. No laying down on the floor.
2. Students must always be respectful and quite, no talking or fooling around on the side lines.
3. If you are asked to run or help with the test, you must yell Yes Sir or Ma’am and move quickly.
4. If you are testing, you must have your board and gear ready and with you before testing starts.
5. If you are a Black Belt behind the Master’s table you must have your gear ready if asked to help.
6. Black Belts sitting behind the Master’s table should not talk or joke around during testing. The Master will do the talking while testing is going on.
7. Black Belts sitting behind the table should not cross their legs or ankles. Feet flat on the floor.
8. If you are running the test and showing the moves, always use good stances.

When the Master is instructing you while you are running the test, always show very good discipline yourself. You must always bow and say yes Sir/Ma’am before and after instructions are given to you, then you will turn and ask the student to do what was instructed.

Basic Guidelines

Words

Doh Jahng (doe-jang) – Karate classroom

Doh Bohk (doe-bok) – karate uniform

Kee-yi (key-eye) to yell or scream – done when kicking, punching, or coming to attention

Bowing in class

When you are told to line up, you bow and say ‘yes sir’ or ‘yes ma’am’. When a black belt approach’s you or you go to them you must bow at first and when you’re done talking. In Tae Kwon Do as well as the martial arts in general the black belts are like the officers in the military. When an officer approach’s you or you pass them or they come in the room, all the soldiers salute them. In the martial arts you bow to the black belts.

As for bowing to a black belt outside of class, when you become structured as a warrior, just as a soldier is in the military, you will want to bow to a black belt where ever you see them. This also includes black belts bowing to senior black belts.

Commands

Cha Ryut (cha-ret)- Attention command, arms to the side, feet together.

Kyung Ryet (in-yet) Bow from the waist with your eyes looking straight at your opponent.

Ahn Jo (on-jo) Kneel with buttocks on heels and hands flat on knees.

Mook Nyum (mook-nim) Meditate and clear your mind for your training.

Joon-Be (chum-bee) The command given to get into the attention stance.