Student Rules and
10 Commandments

Student Rules

1. When entering or leaving the DO-JANG, execute a bow of respect to the displayed national flags.
2. Execute a bow of courtesy to the Master, Instructor or black belts when arriving and leaving the DO-JANG.
3. Remove shoes upon entering the DO-JANG and place them in the provided rack or designated area. Shoes are not worn on the training floor.
4. The DO-BOK uniform should be clean and complete at all times.
5. Avoid bringing valuables to class.
6. Remove all jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc., prior to engaging in training.
7. Observe a degree of personal hygiene. Toenails and fingernails should be neatly trimmed.
8. Strict attention is to be given to the Master or Instructor at all times. Conversation is to be kept to a minimum during class.
9. Profanity, loss of temper, horseplay, loud laughing and talking, or any display of lack of self-discipline or respect for others will not be tolerated.
10. Be on time for all classes. If you arrive early for a class, take the opportunity to do warm-up exercises and to practice your POOMSAE forms. Do not lounge about.
11. Practice only those POOMSAE that have been presented to you by the Master or Instructor. Do not try to skip through observation of higher belts.
12. Do not inquire concerning examinations for promotions to a higher grade. When the Master decides that you as an individual are ready for the examination, then he will invite you to test.
13. No free sparring without permission from the Master or Instructor.
14. Tae Kwon Do techniques are not to be applied out of the DO-JANG without permission from the Master, unless circumstances involving your safety or the safety of others require it.