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Taekwondo & Dojang Etiquette

  • At no time should you wander off without permission to go to the toilet, have a drink or for any other reason. (doing this is disrespectful and also dangerous!)

  • Always be on time unless you have a valid reason for being late (missing your instructors' warm up is not a valid reason!). If you are late, wait until your instructor invites you onto the floor rather than just joining in.

  • Never question an instructors' methods or instructions during class or in front of other students.

  • You should always train in uniform. If you are out of uniform you should line up at the back unless specified by the instructor.

  • Always be courteous and respectful to your senior grades (especially to instructors) regardless of age, sex or the length of time they've been practicing taekwondo.

  • Sparring is an exercise, NOT a free for all fight! Senior grades should help lower ranks develop their sparring skills.

  • Junior grades should spar with caution as they may cause injury to themselves and others due to lack of control / timing and skill.  Appropriate padding should be worn and students should listen carefully to the instructions given.

  • Training shoes should only be worn due to medical reasons or unless arranged before hand with your instructor.

  • If you have a problem with anyone within the class (like excessive force while sparring), you should not address this yourself, and instead immediately inform the instructor who will look into the matter and take any necessary action.

  • Taekwondo is the martial art being taught, so regardless of what other styles you may have learnt and level you attained in them, do as your instructor or senior grade instructs. 

  • All jewellery (ear rings, chains, watches, piercings etc) must be removed before the training session starts.

  • Turn off all mobile phones before the class begins.

  • Always try your best at everything and not just at the aspects you enjoy or are good at.

  • Always bow when entering or leaving the Dojang (the place where you train).

  • When doing floor techniques, be it basics or patterns, hold your position until told to relax or move by the instructor.

  • No unnecessary talking within the Dojang during the lesson.

  • During the lesson, only speak to an instructor when spoken to.  If you have a problem or want to ask a question, then you should remain in your position, raise your hand and wait to be asked.

  • Instructors should be addressed as sir and not by name.

  • When speaking to an instructor you should bow before you start and bow when the conversation is completed.

  • You must make your Instructor aware of any medical condition you may have that might cause you further injury or your well being to deteriorate due to any of the exercises or techniques used within taekwondo. Anything said will be held in the strictest confidence.

  • No eating or drinking is allowed in the Dojang unless specified by the instructors.

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