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Protocol
The Dojang is a place of learning. Members are united in mutual friendship in an effort to improve one's self and others. It is where individuals come, not only to learn how to defend themselves physically, but mentally as well. It is the goal of the Martial Arts to help develop the total person.
When entering the dojang (training hall) students shall bow first to the flags and then to the instructor if he/she is in the training area as a mark of respect.
If the class has already begun before you enter, you will, after bowing to the flags and the instructor, change and join in at the back of the class.
Welcome any visitors and introduce them to the instructor. If you are bringing friends please ensure that they are aware of these rules.
The training place must always be kept clean and empty of any distracting items. The Dojang is a place where the "Way" of Martial Arts is taught. It is a home for those who wish to learn the Way of the Korean Martial Arts. Members should, without having to be asked, help keep the Dojang clean. All personal belongings should be kept out of the training area. Every student is responsible for his/her own valuables.
No one is allowed to wear shoes or is permitted to chew gum, swear, or smoke in the Dojang. There shall be no food or drinks in the Dojang training area. Consider the Dojang as your home and treat it as such. The Dojang is a sacred place where the "Way" of the Martial Arts is taught.
Students should exercise care to keep their uniform clean and pressed at all times. Jewellery and watches must be removed prior to training. Fingernails and toenails should be clipped and kept short to help prevent injuries to one's self and other members. No metal of any sort, except eyeglasses or a wedding ring, should be worn during class. No headbands or other articles of clothing should be worn, other than the Dobok (Uniform) and Dhee (Belt).
Every participant must practice warm-up exercises before training and loosening-up exercises after training in order to prepare the body and mind. Failure to do these exercises could result in pulled muscles and a lack of concentration on the part of the participant. When training, one must be in proper physical condition and focus his/her concentration. If he/she fails to do this serious injury could result.
The senior student calls class to attention at start and end - class bows to national flags and then to the instructor. Students will line up according to rank and seniority, the highest ranking member to the front right as he faces the instructor. The class turns 180 degrees to their right, adjusts uniforms and belts and straightens lines and then turn to the right 180 degrees. The highest ranking student will call the class to attention(Cha-Rut), class bows(Kyung-Rye) to the Instructor. The next ranked student will call the remainder of the class present to attention (Cha-Rut) and bow (Kyung-Rye) to the senior student(s).
Members must obey the lawful commands of their instructors during the class.
Should the Head instructor enter the Dojang, the presiding instructor (or highest ranking member) will call the class to attention, have them turn and face the Head instructor, and bow. The Head instructor will return the bow and either have them resume their training or instruct the class on what they are to do next.