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Etiquette

Rules of the Dojang

Respect, discipline and safety are the foundation of every Federation training hall.

  1. 01Safety! Be safe in everything you do at the dojang.
  2. 02Respect masters, instructors, fellow students, and yourself.
  3. 03Keep the dojang neat and clean. This is all of our home and we all need to take care of it.
  4. 04Show up to class on time and focused for training.
  5. 05Uniforms should be clean and neat — dress to impress.
  6. 06Always bring your full uniform and belt. Club T-shirts are acceptable in the summer months when announced.
  7. 07Dress comfortably with warm clothing for meditation classes.
  8. 08Bring appropriate weapons for specific training classes.
  9. 09Bring sparring gear, mouthpiece, water bottle and towel for special sparring classes for advanced students.
  10. 10No jewellery of any kind, offensive clothing, or revealing clothing.
  11. 11No foul language or inappropriate comments.
  12. 12Finger and toe nails must be trimmed, and hands washed.
  13. 13Any cuts or sores should be properly bandaged or covered.
  14. 14Keep talking to a minimum. It is important to discuss when partner training, but stay focused and practise.
  15. 15Leave the teaching to the instructor leading the class. Unless there is a danger of injury, allow others to practise and let the instructor make any necessary corrections to classmates.
  16. 16No food or drinks are permitted on or around the dojang floor.
  17. 17Stop when your partner taps, and know when to tap yourself.
  18. 18Do your best in every class.
  19. 19No shoes on the mats.
  20. 20No changing clothes or uniforms in the training hall.
  21. 21Be grateful for your health, your ability to train, your parents, your family and siblings, your teacher, your training partners, your dojang, and for every small success and victory on the mats and in life in general.