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Dojang (School) Rules
Dojang (school) Rules:
- Students will bow, as a form of respect to the instructors and upon entering and leaving the floor.
- Students will behave at all times like ladies and gentlemen both inside and outside the Dojang.
- We have a 3 strike rule of fighting outside the school. If you’re the cause of a fight (at fault), or blatant display of disrespect to parents. After the 3rd warning you will be asked to leave the Dojang.
- There will be no “sparring” without the expressed permission of the instructor.
- Students will not chew gum in the Dojang.
- Students under 18 are expected to be mindful of their school work and aim to try their best.
- Students that wish to progress through belt testing shall attend a min of 2 classes per week.
- Students that wish to compete (Invite Only) will be expected to attend the sparring class.
- Students will maintain a respectful attitude at all times.
- Personal cleanliness is essential. Finger and toe nails must be kept short along with the use of deodorant.
- No watches, or other dangerous jewelry may be worn during class.
- Students shall keep their uniforms clean.
- Students shall not engage in loud talking or laughing, nor will profanity be tolerated in the Dojang.
- All students must perform, to the best of their ability, the required lessons and forms.
- Students will not arrive earlier than 15 minutes to their class time. ( excludes higher ranks for teaching )
Korean Terms
- Kwanjangnim – Grandmaster
- Sabumnim – Master
- Kyo Sanim – Instructor
- Charyut – attention
- Gukki ye – flag
- Kyung ye – Bow
- Kam sa ham nida – Thank you
- Anyong ha shim neeka – Hello, How are you?
- (formal)
- Anyon ha say oh – Hello ? (informal)
- Anyon Ga say oh – Good by (informal)
- Jhoon bi – ready stance (poomse)
- Shi ja – Begin
- Kuman – Stop
- Baro – Return
- Poomsae – Form
- Dobok – Uniform
- Dojang – School
- Kihap - Yell
Korean Numbers
1. Hana
2. Dul
3. Set
4. Net
5. Dasut
6. Yasut
7. Eol Gup
8. Yodul
9. Ahop
10. Yol