WINNING CIRCLE MARTIAL ARTS

RIVERSIDE SOUTH COMMUNITY

DOJANG RULES

1. GENERAL

1.1 On entering and leaving the Dojang please bow as a sign of respect to those instructing you and those other students present;

1.2 Bow to instructors at a proper distance and address them as Sir and Miss;

1.3 Exchange greetings between students;

1.4 Do not drink while wearing your belt (ti);

1.5 Do not eat while wearing your uniform (dobok);

1.6 When adjusting your dobok in class, please turn to face the back of the room;

1.7 If you are late attending a class wait at the back of the dojang until acknowledged;

1.8 When doing pair work, bow when instructed to as a sign of mutual respect and to apologize in advance if any accidents occur;

1.9 Students must not leave the dojang without permission;

1.10 Keep uniforms clean at all times;

1.11 Never lose your temper in training;

1.12 No whistling, swearing or idle chatter;

1.13 Finger and toe nails must be kept short and clean;

1.14 No jewellery to be worn during training;

1.15 Chewing gum is prohibited; and

1.16 Do not use the words “I can’t”;

2. WHEN IN LINE

2.1 Line up in grade order with the most senior grade in the top right hand corner;

2.2 When entering a line ahead of another student after it has been formed both students should bow to each other as a sign of respect;

2.3 If you aren't wearing your dobok or belt then line up as you would as a white belt; and

2.4 While in lines, stay in line with the senior grade on your right;

These traditional rules are to make your training more effective and for the safety of yourself and others.