Dojang Etiquette

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• Bow: Always bow when entering and leaving the dojo. This shows respect for the training space and your instructors.
• Greeting: Greet your instructor and fellow students with a respectful bow or a "Hello" before and after class.
• Uniform (Dobok): Wear a clean and properly-fitted dobok (uniform). Keep it in good condition and free of wrinkles.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain good personal hygiene. Keep your nails trimmed and be clean before entering the dojo.
• Punctuality: Arrive on time for class. Being punctual shows respect for your instructors and fellow students.
• Cell Phones: Turn off or silence your cell phone during training to avoid distractions.
• Respect for Instructors: Address your instructors as "Sir" or "Ma'am," and follow their instructions promptly and attentively.
• Respect for Fellow Students: Treat your fellow students with respect and courtesy. Avoid horseplay, and help each other learn and improve.
• Attention and Focus: Pay attention during demonstrations and instruction. Show respect by not talking or engaging in unrelated activities while the instructor is speaking.
• Hierarchy: Higher-ranking students should be treated with deference. Address them by their appropriate title (e.g., "Senior" or "Black Belt").
• Taking Care of the Dojo: Help keep the training area clean and organized. Pick up after yourself and assist in maintaining the dojo's cleanliness.
• No Ego: Leave your ego at the door. Taekwondo is about continuous learning and improvement, not showing off or competing with others.
• Safety: Practice good sportsmanship and prioritize safety. Avoid unnecessary aggression or reckless behavior that could harm yourself or others.
• Leave Personal Issues Behind: When you enter the dojo, leave any personal problems or conflicts outside. Focus on your training and growth.
• Participate Fully: Engage fully in all aspects of training, including warm-ups, drills, techniques, and sparring.
• Sitting Positions: When waiting or listening, sit in a seiza (kneeling) position or a comfortable cross-legged position. Avoid sprawling out or slouching.
• Water Breaks: Take water breaks when allowed by the instructor, but avoid excessive interruptions to the flow of the class.
• Gratitude: Thank your instructor and fellow students at the end of class. A bow and a "Thank you" are appropriate ways to express gratitude.

Address instructors as "Sir" or "Ma'am", bow when entering and leaving the training area, show respect to higher ranking belts and instructors, listen attentively and follow instructions.

Greet instructors with a bow before and after class, keep fingernails and toenails trimmed, arrive on time for training sessions, treat fellow students with respect and courtesy.

Line up in rank order during class, practice good hygiene and cleanliness, assist and support lower ranking students when appropriate, refrain from talking or disrupting the class during instruction.

Show humility and modesty in your training, demonstrate proper sportsmanship during sparring sessions, acknowledge and accept feedback from instructors, encourage and motivate fellow students.

Show gratitude to training partners after practice, help maintain cleanliness in the training area, develop self-discipline and focus on personal improvement, participate actively and attentively in all aspects of training.

Show respect to higher ranking belts and instructors, act as a role model for lower-ranking students, encourage and assist new students in their Taekwondo journey, be punctual and prepared for all training sessions.

Demonstrate good sportsmanship during competitions and sparring, respect the authority and decisions of referees and judges, maintain a positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges, continually strive for self-improvement and growth.

Treat all training equipment with care and respect, show appreciation to instructors and seniors for their guidance, act as a mentor and role model for junior students, uphold the principles of Taekwondo both inside and outside the training hall.

Cultivate self-discipline and a strong work ethic, show respect to all members of the Taekwondo community, share knowledge and skills with fellow students when appropriate, display the values of integrity, humility, and perseverance.

Exhibit all tenants of Taekwondo and etiquette expectations.