Club Rules

The Ethos of the Martial Arts and Tae Kwon-do:

"The moral and ethical underpinnings and basis on which the pursuit and practice of the martial arts is based and the adherence of the individual, as part of a group, to that basis. In Tae Kwon-do this is reflected by the five tenets - courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit."

As a student of Tae Kwon-do you must abide by these tenets in all aspects of life, not just whilst practising the art. Through this you will become an accomplished and valuable student.

Club Etiquette

The following rules and regulations laid down by the Academy and the TAGB are intended to ensure your safety within the dojang and training environment, to uphold the tenets and ethos of Tae Kwon-do and the martial arts and also help make sure that you and your peers can enjoy and get the most from your training and gradings.

  • No smoking or eating inside the dojang or place of training.
  • No jewellery to be worn during classes or gradings.
  • No shoes to be worn during training with the exception of martial arts shoes.
  • Students must not leave the class without prior permission from the instructor.
  • Never lose your temper during class.
  • Never lean on the walls unless exercising.
  • Students must keep hair tied back and toenails and fingertips clipped short and clean.
  • Proper attire must be worn and kept clean at all times.
  • Personal hygiene must be maintined at all times without the cover of excessive perfumes.
  • No horseplay, whistling or loud talking in the class.
  • No discussions out of context during the lesson except to ask a question.
  • Before asking a question, raise your right hand to attract the instructors attention.
  • Whilst in the dojang, always address the instructor as "Sir" / "Ma'am" or "Mr" stating the instructors surname.
  • Students must behave in a controlled, disciplined manner at all times. Bow to the flag / dojang upon entering and leaving.
  • Always turn away from the instructor to tidy your dobok.
  • Any student late for the class must bow to the instructor and make their apologies to both the class and the instructor and wait for the instructors permission before joining in.
  • The senior student(s) must take it upon themselves to respectfully start the class promptly and on time if the instructor is busy.