Smith College Taekwondo

Tae Kwon Do

Do-Jang Etiquette

-Remove all footwear before entering the do-jang.
-Bow before entering and leaving the do-jang.
-Wear only your do-buk (uniform) or athletic clothing during class. Remove all jewelry and/or watches.
-At the beginning of practice, quickly line up in rank order from left to right then front to back.
-If you are late, kneel on the side of the practice space. Face the instructor and raise your hand; do not join class until invited.
-When responding to a senior belt or instructor, address that person with “Sir” or “Ma’am.” Instructors may be referred to as “(surname) Johl-gyohl” and masters may be referred to as “(surname) Sah-bun-yim.” (Second- and third-degree black belts are instructors; fourth-degree black belts and higher are masters.)
-Upon commands by the instructor, all students must clearly respond “Yes Sir!” or “Yes Ma’am!”
-Face away from higher belts or the front of the practice space when adjusting your do-buk and dee.
-It is disrespectful to wash your belt. However, please keep your do-buks clean.
-Understand the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do:
   1) Courtesy
   2) Integrity
   3) Perseverance
   4) Self-control
   5) Indomitable spirit
-Understand the Tae Kwon Do oath:
   1) Observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
2) Respect instructors and seniors.
3) Never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
4) Be a champion of freedom and justice.
5) Build a more peaceful world.

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