Do-Jang Rules

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Do-Jang (도장)  is the Taekwon-Do school. Composed of two words; Do => Path and Jang => Hall or room. Which approximately means the hall of the path. Is the place where you will find your path in Martial Arts. 

 

There are some courtesy and general conduct rules and rules to follow in a Traditional Taekwondo Do-Jang:   

 

·     Attend classes regularly for your own benefit. Be on time for class schedule. Punctuality is the first form of respect, educating yourself being punctual will be an asset in your professional  life.

·     Bow on entering and leaving the Do-jang, when starting and ending of a class as well as before any partner exercise.  Students must bow to the black belts and instructors when entering and leaving the Do-Jang. Don't stare at your bowing partner in the eye while bowing, this is considered disrespectful. Bow is an act of trustfulness and also of respect.

·     Bind your belt before entering the Do-jang.  Use the correct knot. Neatness is a good habit to be used to, and also a rule.

·     Don't wear shoes, watches or jewelry in the Do-jang. Jewelry can hurt yourself or your partners, it is also disrupting the uniformity and the sense of equality among the practitioners.

·     Pay attention to personal hygiene.  Especially shorten your toe and finger nails. Avoid hurting or bothering, yourself or others by not taking care of your personal hygiene.

·     Wear a white and clean Do-bok, with the system patches and lettering. Do not wear an undershirt (except women). Your Do-bok absorb your sweat during the workout, so do not keep it un clean between classes.

     Refers to senior students, instructors and higher rank bearer in a courteous manner, using their rank, if you don't know it, use the words "Sir" or "Ma'am" when speaking to them. 

·     Do not open or close doors without permission of your instructor or school staff.

·     Absolutely no talking neither loud laughing during class, including while seating. Making noises in class is not only disrespectful, but also interferes the normal course of the class.

·     Keep quiet during sitting down.  Sit down tall on the floor, do not lean on the wall. This is not only made you looks great, but made your body stronger and improves your focus.

 

·     Do not leave the mat during class without permission of the instructor. It is an act of discourtesy to turn your back to your instructor and leave the mat.

.     Do not interrupt the class asking question to your instructor, if you have a doubt, keep it until the class finished and then ask your instructor or a higher belt student.

.      Do not use any electronic devices while a class is on course.

·     Do not practice free sparring without permission and/or without a supervising instructor.

.      Do not cross the lines when moving through the mat.

·     Keep the Do-jang clean, don't eat or drink inside the Do-jang.

·     Pay attention to the directions and orders of your instructor.

·     Respect your instructor and fellow students.  Be courteous and helpful.

·     Respect and honor your parents and other relatives.

·     Students must respect and honor their instructor.

·     Respect and honor your country.