Class and Student Courtesy
In order to be comfortable and knowledgeable with the courtesies expected, all students should review the following list:
Students and instructors will bow
to the flags each time they enter and/or leave the classroom area,
even if the area is not being used for workout. (The bow is the
Oriental "handshake" used in showing respect and feeling of
community toward the flags, fellow students and instructors) Karate
Kids should clearly state the Monthly Theme
upon bowing.
If a student is unavoidably tardy
for class, he should bow at the edge of the workout floor and wait to
be recognized by the instructor; he/she may then ask permission to
join the class. (Instructors may choose to assign warm-ups and/or
other exercises as appropriate)
Students should use the restroom
before coming to class. If necessary, it is acceptable during class to
ask permission to be excused.
Students will respond "Yes/No,
Sir" or "Yes/No, Ma'am", as appropriate, in all
conversations with instructors; students will stand respectfully and
bow whenever greeting an instructor, in or out of the classroom.
Students will address instructors
by their last name and proper title (Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc.),
regardless of any personal or family relationship.
Students are encouraged to
participate in class enthusiastically; however, students should avoid
unnecessary conversation and should speak only at the proper times.
If a student does not understand a
directive, he is allowed to raise his hand and ask that the
instruction be repeated. A student is expected, however, to pay
careful attention so the class may proceed without interruption.
The Senior student among students
of the same rank is the one who achieved the rank first. If the rank
was earned at the same time, seniority may be determined by length of
time in Taekwondo or by chronological age. An instructor may also
prefer to "rotate" the senior position.
No student, regardless of rank, may
instruct or correct another student without the direct and specific
permission and supervision of the instructor.
A student's personal appearance in
the class is a reflection of his pride. Cleanliness of person and
uniform is imperative.
If students are allowed to use the
classroom for informal workouts, the should wear the standard uniform
or appropriately modest and respectful workout clothing. No shorts.
Students in informal workout
sessions may not engage in free-sparring without the direct
supervision of an instructor.
If a student is in the room when
the "Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo" pledge is recited, he must
stand at attentions and recite the pledge with the group, whether or
not he is in uniform or a participant in the group session.
Hair should be short or pulled
back; no headbands or "sweatbands" are to be worn, other
than ATA approved headbands.
There is to be no smoking or use of
tobacco products in the school at any time; there will be no smoking,
use of tobacco products or consumption of alcohol at any time while in
uniform.
There will be no use of profanity
on the school premises or at any ATA function. class or activity.
Permission of the student's
instructor is required before any student may attend another ATA
school or another martial arts school.
High ranking visitors to the class
should be greeted with appropriate respect; if class is in session, it
should immediately be interrupted for this salutation.
Students will turn away from the
instructor or opponent when adjusting uniform or belt.
Students will not wear shoes on the
workout floor.
Women must wear a white T-shirt
under the uniform.
No jewelry shall be worn with the
uniform. (A few instructors allow a wedding ring.)
Students, parents and guests will
not converse with any person involved in a class session without the
permission of the instructor.
No student may work on forms or
techniques of any rank higher than his own.
Complaints, infractions or
violations of the moral and/or ethical standards of the ATA should be
reported in the proper order:
National Officer to ATA President
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