Dojang Rules 
(Rules of the Gym)

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1. Upon entering the Dojang you will bow to the Dojang, the American and USTF flags (if you don't see flags, bow to the center of the room), the Instructor, and any students present in the Dojang.

2. The first student to arrive will check the condition of the Dojang and make any necessary changes such as sweeping, or moving equipment.

3. Change clothes and proceed to warm up by exercising, stretching, or practicing forms or basic exercises.

4. Class will be opened by formal bowing, meditation and warm up exercises.

5. You will give the Instructor your full attention at all times. When you have a question raise your hand and when acknowledged, bow first and then ask your question. You must bow again when you are finished. Do not turn your back on a black belt-back away and then carryon.

6. Do not leave the class for any reason unless you receive permission from the senior ranking student.

7. The Dobok (training uniform) will be neat and clean at all times. White is the only color to he worn in accordance with ITF / USTF Federations.

8. There will be no designs or extraneous patches put on the uniform except the authorized patches.

9. For safety reasons there will be no jewelry worn at any time during class. The only exception will be wedding bands and they will have to be taped to prevent injury to you & your classmates.

10. There will be no profanity of any type in the Dojang.

11. You will bow to the Instructor at all times when called upon or addressing him / her.

12. If a fellow student asks for assistance, direct them to one of the assistance instructors.

13. You will need to purchase your uniform within the first month of training.

14. Test fees must be paid prior to the testing.

15. Tuition will be paid by the first class day at the beginning of each month unless special permission is received. (Tuition and test fees are not refundable.)

16. At the earliest possible date you must notify the Instructor or ranking student if you are going to discontinue the class for any reason.

17. You must attend at least 90% of the classes to be eligible for promotion testing unless specific approval is received from the Instructor.

18. All male students will wear, a mouth guard, safety cup, and at athletic supporter when sparring.  Females will a mouth guard and any optional safety equipment required.

19. Sparring gear is mandatory for sparring in class or tournament.

20. All students must be members in good standing with the International Taekwon-Do Federation and the United States Taekwon-Do Federation prior to testing for green belt.
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