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The
following are proper procedures to follow either in the
"dojang",
or when being visited by dignitaries.
- Upon
entering the "dojang" prior to the start of
class, bow first to the flags, then to the instructor
and/or any other Black Belt in the training area. If the
class has begun you will wait, at ready stance, to be
acknowledged by the instructor and with his permission bow
in and join the ongoing class. If arriving early to class
a proper salutation is common courtesy towards senior
students.
- When
class is to officially begin, the instructor will call to
order the students at which time all will line up
according to rank with the most senior student to the
instructors left as he faces the class. The most senior
student will give commands to bow first to the flags, then
to the instructor and
finally, to all other Black Belts not participating in
class may also be acknowledged out of respect for their
rank. The same procedure applies to the end of
class.
- Should
the Master instructor enter the dojang prior to or during
class, the most senior student is to stop all activity
call the class to attention, have them turn and face the
Master instructor, and bow. The Master instructor will
return the bow and either have them continue their
training or instruct the class what to do next. All bowing
is with the heels together, toes apart, hands to the side
closed, bend the body 15 degrees and long enough for the
senior to come up first.
- If
it should be necessary for a student to leave an ongoing
class, he should raise his hand to be recognized by the
instructor, bow make his request, wait for a response and
bow again. This applies to asking questions in class as
well.
- While
seated on the floor, all students will do so with their
legs crossed and bent in front of them, or on them with
feet behind. Lying down, or sitting with legs outstretched
is not proper etiquette. If while sitting, an instructor
wishes to address you, you should stand and bow, and wait
in ready stance to be dismissed and bow again.
- Students
should exercise care in maintaining their practice suits (dobok)
clean at all times. When straightening the uniform in
class or in front of a Black Belt, it is proper to turn
your back briefly from them or the flags.
- No
undershirts, or Jewelry of any kind should be worn when
wearing the dobok. No headbands or jewelry of any kind
should be worn when wearing the dobok. The complete suit
should be worn properly at all times whether in class or
out.
- All
students should be addressed by their last name unless
they wish to be called by their first. Never address an
instructor by their first name and without first bowing.
It is proper to use "SIR" and "MAM"
when addressing instructors.
- Never
ask to learn the next higher pattern from anyone. The
instructor will teach you what you are qualified to learn
and it is disrespectful to ask for additional training
unless he has asked you to remind him.
- When
making arrangements for visiting dignitaries i.e.:
Founder, President. Vice-President, Regional/State,
Directors, Instructors etc.... It is imperative that
utmost care be taken in assuring that all details of the
visit are accounted for to meet the demands of the visitor.
All reservations for transportation, accommodations, meals
and incidentals, should be taken care of by the host. When
having a head table where the dignitaries will sit, it is
proper to have paper, pen and something to drink, at their
disposal and depending on the function, some kind of thank
you gift. NO DETAIL IS TOO SMALL.
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