(13) Only learn the forms
and requirements up to and including your rank. To learn
higher is to show
disrespect for the ranking system and senior
ranks.
ATC Student Rules & Etiquette
Student Rules & Etiquette:
. If you are not a student, you are not permitted in the Dojang. “This room is for ATC students only”
· Please do not block this door or sit on the stairs. (Safety Reasons)
· If class has started please knock, kneel and raise your right hand and ask for permission to enter.
. Whenever you step out of class you need to enter by kneeling and asking for permission and then bow. (Safety Reasons)
· No running across the dojang. Always walk behind the class when entering late. (Safety Reasons)
. If a student is late for class, additional warm-up exercises will be assigned.
· All students must have a ATC approved academy uniforms to enter.
· No shoes allowed in classroom. ( Kicking Sneakers are Permitted)
· No horse playing or touching equipment.
· Pick up your attendance card on the wall and hand it to your instructor.
· ATC approved Sparring Gear is required for sparring class ( Headgear, Chest Gear, Mouth Piece, Groin Cup, Shin & Arm Pads )
· Tuition is due before the 7th of the month, after that date there will be a late fee added.
· Tuition dues do not include testing, camps or tournaments. There is an extra fee to cover materials and time.
· All camp and testing applications should be returned one week before the event.
· Always print neatly on your applications. This will assist in preventing any spelling errors.
· There will be an after testing ceremony and party.
. Students and parents should attend the belt ceremony to receive their belt and awards.
· Students are required to bring a favorite dish to the after testing party.
· ATC is a family center, so we ask students to support their academy.
· Referring new students helps us grow and keeps the tuition fees reasonable.
Basic Etiquette:
. Great your senior belts with a proper bow.
. It is disrespectful to wear non school uniforms or equipment.
. If you see your Grandmaster the senior belt should call attention to the class and bow.
. If you are the class senior, you are responsible to bow in the class.
. Always show proper respect to guest Grandmasters, Masters and Instructors of any styles.
.
Always be a good host with visiting masters. ( Food, Drink and
manners)
. Grandmasters and Seniors should be seated before all
Juniors.
. If seated at a table Junior and Seniors should all
stand and bow when Masters and Grandmasters
enter the room, restaurant or meeting.
The TaeKwonDo Code of Etiquette and Protocol.
Etiquette is an expression, through actions, of one's mind respecting the other party's personality, constituting a lofty and valuable basic attitude in a man. The Code of Etiquette established by the KTA/WTF/ITF/TIU is aimed at encouraging TaeKwonDo students to behave themselves like a person of etiquette, always trying hard to cultivate a righteous and decent character in themselves so that the entire TaeKwonDo family throughout the world may follow their examples, in the same dobok (uniform) and belt.
Individuals gathering together make a group or organization. An organization can be maintained by firmly established discipline. A group of youngsters especially needs far more discipline and order. The youth's overflowing passion can be tempered only through a reinforced moral education, which starts by the training of etiquette and manners.
Etiquette should be based on an upright mind and modest humble attitude. One should get rid of mean attitudes, showing only modest attitudes, which is an important part of etiquette. Bowing is a way of showing a proper oriental greeting, bowing does not signify human superiority just human respect and courtesy towards teachers and masters.
Decent and accurate speech, graceful conduct, upright and moderate attitudes are all the essentials of etiquette deserving a healthy modern life. Etiquette is also the source of maintaining harmony and solidarity for a community life.
To that end, the TaeKwonDo organizations ( KTA/WTF/ITF/TIU) felt it necessary to establish the Code of Etiquette.
TaeKwonDo
Bow and Upright Posture:
In an attention posture, one bows the head by 45 degrees. The upper
body should bend at the waist by 15 degrees. The back soles of both
feet stick together firmly.
When a senior enters, one should rise up, showing courtesy by standing upright, and then bow before the senior. If one is to instruct a member of attendants, he should all the time keep following the senior. When entering a room, an attendant guides the senior and stops for a while at the door so that the senior may pass in front of him to step aside, and then immediately follows the senior from behind.
If the senior is to be seated, the attendant must first watch the place to sit down to ensure the Grandmasters, Masters and Seniors will be seated at ease. Even during a meeting, the attendant should keep a watchful eye on all seniors to be able to respond quickly to any sign of help needed by the senior. When a senior talks, one should take an attitude of listening carefully, not just gossiping or listening to a junior's words.
Drinking and smoking:
When a senior offers a beverage, one must
receive the glass in a modest attitude hold the glass with both
hands (one hand on the side one on the bottom)
and turn the head slightly aside before drinking. If one feels
fairly intoxicated, he should not leave the seat unless it is to
avoid any blunder. One should be careful not to commit any rash acts
according to his drunken mood, whether agreeable or disagreeable.
When one smokes in front of a senior, he should take care not to
offend the seniors.
It is best not to drink, to get drunk or smoke: Do not drink and
drive!
Senior Belt
Etiquette:
(1) The head of the dojang or a senior must become a model of
respectability and personality.
(2) The head of the dojang or a
senior must always keep it in mind that every speech and
behavior of his is watched closely and imitated
by his students.
(3) A senior should be prudent
not to speak ill of or slander his fellow instructors and/or his
seniors in front of the students.
(4) Any speech or behavior not
conforming with the Code of Etiquette should be abstained from in front
of the students.
(5) The students must be infused with a positive attitude at all times.
(6) The attitudes of the chief instructor and assistant instructors should always be clear and candid.
(7) Any lie or occasional gossip should be avoided.
(8) A black belt should not be talkative about personal issues in front of students. (talk with your seniors)
(9) The instructors should pay attention
to the students' technical issues and grades,
in order to help them improve their TaeKwonDo
training and life education.
(10) The senior should rely
more on consulting than on commanding. ( be kind to all students)
(11)
TaeKwonDo practitioners should
endeavor to practice one by one what they have learned about
mental cultivation and attitudes such as
ethical life, justice, faith modesty and non- betrayal in
their daily lives.
(12) Work towards improving attitudes and techniques within your
class.
Instructor Etiquette:
(1) The instructor should draw a line between official and personal affairs. (Don't Complain Down)
(2) The head of the Dojang and
instructors should refrain from extreme luxury, vanity, drugs,
gambling and overdrinking and show a modest
and productive life.
(3) The head of the Dojang and
instructors should take the initiative to contribute to the
development of the community and society.
(4) The head of the Dojang,
instructors, masters, Dan/degree holders should endeavor to practice
one by one what they have learned about mental
cultivation and attitudes such as ethical life,
justice, faith, modesty and non- betrayal in their daily
life.
(5) Each junior should support their senior with assuring etiquette
and discipline.
These ideals should be maintained at all times in a kind,
professional way. ( watch each other's back)
(6) If opening an academy or seeking TaeKwonDo employment,
permission should be ask for, and if
denied, should be respected.
Norms of
conduct at the Dojang/ Classroom:
Upon entering the Dojang, one must first salute the national
flag (by laying the right hand on the left side of
the chest) and then bow to his seniors in rank order. Inside
the Dojang, one must try to create an atmosphere of humbleness and
solidarity. Inside the Dojang, one must use polite language
towards the head of the Dojang, masters, instructors and his seniors
in rank, regardless of their age.
(Think before you speak or write)
The Dobok / Uniform:
The dobok must be an ATC approved uniform and should be treated dearly. Non ATC uniforms are not permitted in the Dojang. The dobok must be clean and put on neatly during training. If the dobok is disarranged, one must stop his actions and turn around, facing away from your seniors and kneel to adjust his/her uniform. When you remove your uniform it should be hung or folded to prevent wrinkling. When washing avoid strong bleach and turn the top inside out when drying to prevent logo damage. Remember you are setting the example to others and like in the military the uniform should be respected. Your official ATC uniform is a symbol of your dedication to your academy and your training it shows honor and loyalty towards your school and instructors.
Sparring Equipment:
Equipment must be ATC approved otherwise you can not compete or attend sparring classes. Equipment should be cleaned and wiped after each use to prevent bacteria and smell. Vinyl equipment should be wiped with Lysol wipes and the foam gear can be washed by hand and placed out to dry to prevent equipment damage.
Dress and Looks:
One must always keep himself dressed neatly. A special attention must be paid to whether or not the buttons and the necktie are loosened. One should be in full dress (suit, dress or proper uniform) when he/she attends the ceremonies of competition meets, promotion tests and other events. Neat clean cut hair and clean footwear are a must for all members. One should habituate oneself to a clean and modest life.
One should ensure that his looks and dress will not show disrespect to seniors or elders. One should refrain oneself from pursuing fashion blindly or dressing inappropriately to gain attention, which only shows low self esteem and lack of self confidence .
In
society and at home:
A student should try to observe the Code of Etiquette not only at the
dojang but also in school, social meetings and at home. A TaeKwonDo
student must know how to express the positive attitudes of etiquette
toward his/her siblings, parents, teachers, seniors, colleagues and
also juniors.
During conversations:
One must take a polite attitude with the
chest opened while sitting face to face with the other party for a
dialogue. One should choose refined words in conservation.
One should show a smiling look in conversation, heeding not to
offend the other party. One should talk logically and calmly in a
low tone as much as the other party can hear. The topic must be
something attractive to the other party's interest, occasionally
inserting humors and wits. One should refrain from using inadequate
foreign
words or profanity. One should take precaution not to spit while
talking. One should be especially careful in calling the other
party's social title ( Master is not to be called
Mr., Just as a Professor should not be called Mr., since Master is a
earned title). It is important first to listen carefully to
the other party's opinion and then put forth one's own opinion and
insistence after prudent consideration. It is undesirable to
interrupt the other party while talking. One should avoid staring at
the other party with a look of contempt. Even a senior should be
careful not to tap the other party or touch the latter's body or
make excessive hand signs during a conversation.
Telephone calls:
When one makes a telephone call, he should address himself first and then confirm the other party who is calling. Receiving a telephone call, one should respond immediately by declaring his position and name and then ask who is wanted. A telephone conversation should be brief and accurate. One should be habituated to take notes of important points during the telephone conversation.
Paying a visit to non friends or seniors:
An advance notice is necessary before paying a visit to others, regardless of the other party's position, high or low. Except for unavoidable circumstances or emergencies, one should refrain from fixing the time of visit for a Sunday or other public holidays, early morning, late at night, or meal time. One had better avoid bad weather on the day of visit. One should finish his business briefly during the visit and leave soon. If the visited person looks busy or uncomfortable, the visitor had better leave the place as soon as possible without bothering further.
At the table:
One should keep the body upright while sitting at the table, when a grandmaster/master enters everyone should rise and bow showing proper etiquette. One should commence eating only after a senior has begun eating, unless permission is given (Master is running very late to an event). Even among friends, all visitor should be treated with etiquette.
One should refrain from talking while chewing, if possible. One should refrain from making a noisy sound while picking up a spoon, drinking or chewing food. One should avoid keeping the mouth opened to be seen by others eating. One may not leave the table during the meal unless for bathroom us. One should wait at the table, if possible, until the time of ending the meal by the other party. When finished with the meal one should not cross the utensils on the dinner plate, utensils should be placed side by side.
At social occasions:
When introducing a junior, it is advised to sound the senior's arrival in advance. A third party who is going to introduce a person to another should not be distracted. The one who is to be introduced must wait before speaking out until the introducer's remarks finish. One may shake hands only when an elder or a senior shows first his willingness to do so. Between a male and a female, a handshake depends entirely on the willingness of the female side. In shaking hands, a tight grip should be avoided.
Getting into a car:
In a car, a senior will be seated on the
back and opposite side of the chauffeur's seat, the second senior
just behind the chauffeur, the third in between the two and the last
in seniority just beside the chauffeur. In case of an owner driver,
the seat beside the driver has the first priority for a senior. At
the time of getting in a car, an attendant must help the senior
enter the car first, and at the destination, also attend the senior
by getting out first.
During an attendance:
In guiding a senior, one should precede a
step forward with a humble attitude.
Enacted May 7, 1971 by the TaeKwonDo
Association - KTA
ATC has been instructing for over 25 years and we have experience with teaching thousands of students, young and old, and making them excel in their futures and improving their lives through life education training..
Anything worth learning takes time; Dancing, TaeKwonDo, Painting and Music are all arts and should be treated as a life education.
Meaning of Life Education: Anything that positively improves or enhances and cultures an individuals life. Instructing people to access high performance states of mind, wisdom, innate well-being, & common sense.
ATC TaeKwonDo Program Assist in these areas:
Confidence, Control,
Focus, Determination, Positive Attitude, Self Disciple,
Self Defense, Sport Enhancement, Getting in shape, Manners,
Etiquette and Improving School Grades:
Grandmaster Master K.O. Spillmann
Grandmaster J. M. Park
Grandmaster M. Lind
Master D’Ambrosio
Master J. Safa
Master A. Pesce
"The Family That Kicks Together Sticks Together"