Manual
Rules of the School
- Bow when entering and leaving the dojang.
- Bowing is done from a standing position, feet together, arms at the sides, by lowering the head slightly and bending forward at the waist.
- Bow to your seniors before addressing them and bow again when the conversation is finished.
- Bow when a black belt, who is your senior, enters the dojang proper.
- Everybody is responsible for the appearance of the dojang.
- If a junior displays a lack of knowledge of a rule or an appropriate technique, it is the responsibility of the senior to inform, clarify or teach.
- Do not go immediately to Master Kim or the highest senior present unless there is no one else present who can help you. Seek help from your seniors who are one to four grades above you in rank.
- You must train and attend classes regularly before attempting to test. It is impossible to teach one's self the art or to learn the art properly without group experience.
- Have a clean uniform at all times, and neatly folded when leaving.
- No profanity, no loud talking and no horseplay.
- Report all injuries and blisters to the instructor.
- No food or alcohol in the dojang, refrain from drug abuse and no chewing gum in the dojang.
- Do not try any techniques until the instructor has shown them to you.
- Do not face the instructor or your senior while tying your belt.
- Maintain discipline, know the goals of I.S. Kim's Martial Arts and the tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
- Anyone who cannot follow the rules may be reduced in rank.
Home Rules for Children
- Must show respect to their parents and family members at all times.
- Shall greet their parents when they enter the house and tell them goodbye when they leave.
- Will be truthful at all times.
- Will maintain a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
- Must help with household chores.
- Will keep their own rooms neat and clean.
- Must keep their body, hair, and teeth clean at all times, every day.
- Will not interrupt adult conversations.
- Will study their schoolwork at school and at home.
- Must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.
- Children who do not obey their parents may not be allowed to test.
The True Student
- Never tires of learning. A good student can learn anytime, anywhere.
- Must be willing to sacrifice for his art and instructor. An instructor is not a commodity that the student can buy.
- Always sets a good example for the lower ranks.
- Is always loyal and never criticizes the instructor, the art or the teaching methods.
- Practices and attempts to utilize techniques taught by the instructor.
- Remembers that his/her conduct outside the Dojang reflects on the art and the instructor.
- Will discard techniques from other schools if the instructor disapproves of them.
- Is never disrespectful to the instructor. Though a student may disagree, he/she must follow the instructor.
- Is always eager to learn and to ask questions.
- Never breaks a trust.
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