Rules

  • Students must bow to the flags (or the front of the dojang) and the Sabumnim when entering or leaving the dojang.
  • Students must respect and obey higher-ranking belts.
  • Students must use the word Sir or Ma'am when speaking to higher-ranking belts.
  • When the Sabumnim or Kyosanim enters the dojang, the highest-ranking belt must call the class to attention and have the class bow.
  • Students must speak only when necessary in the dojang.
  • Students must not practice by themselves when a class is available.
  • Students must receive permission from the instructor before entering or leaving the lineup during class.
  • Students must keep the dojang clean at all times.

Terminology

Commands
attention charyot
bow kyung-nae
ready jhoon-bee
begin shi-jahk
stop ko-man
return bah-ro
turn around dwiro-dora
at ease shee-ut

Nouns
master sabumnim
instructor kyosanim
training hall dojang
yell ki-hap
flag guk-gi
form hyung

Kicks
front kick ap-chagi
roundhouse kick dolyo-chagi
side kick yop-chagi
back kick dwit-chagi
hooking kick dwit-dolyo-chagi

Stances
front stance jong-gul-ja-say
back stance hoo-gul-ja-say
riding stance ki-ma-ja-say
fighting stance dae-ryun-ja-say

Counting
one ha-na
two dool
three set
four net
five da-sut
six yo-sut
seven il-gop
eight yo-dul
nine a-hop
ten yol

Conversation
How are you? An nyung ha shim mi ka?
Goodbye. An nyung hee ga say yo.

Etiquette

Following are some of the club customs and points of etiquette that students should observe. Though we do not call these imperatives rules, some of them, especially those near the top, should be considered mandatory. Higher belts especially should attempt to understand the rationale underlying these items.

  • Students should line up from front to back and right to left in order of rank. Students should not walk through rows or in front of those in their row.
  • Students who are late to class should bow in, do 50 push-ups, and stand at attention until the instructor recognizes them and gives permission to join the lineup.
  • Students should put on uniforms and belts and remove their shoes before entering the dojang. Uniforms and belts should be removed promptly after training.
  • The uniform comprises plain white pants, an open-front top (no V-neck), a belt, and a patch. For reasons of both uniformity and safety, nothing else besides underclothes not visible, medical apparatus, and minimal hair restraints should be worn at class. Women may wear clothes of a solid color, preferably white, under the top. Men are strongly urged to wear groin pro-tection under the uniform at all times. You may wear articles of jewelry that can or should not be removed (e.g., a new earring) and articles that you feel strongly about not removing (e.g., a wedding ring, a religious icon) if they do not protrude, presenting a hazard to others. In particular, students should not wear watches, earrings, or necklaces.
  • Students should attend class at least twice a week, every week. Higher belts are recommended to attend three or more times a week. If a student is unable to attend class for more than two weeks, they should inform the Head or Assistant Instructor of the reason. Before each of their first two classes after such an absence, they should, as a matter of safety, inform the instructor of their recent absence. The instructor may require them to stand out of certain exercises. Before their first class after such an absence, moreover, they should also, as a matter of courtesy, ask permission to join the class.
  • Students should inform the instructor before class when they have a temporary condition such as an injury or illness that may significantly effect their performance in class.
  • Higher belts should ensure that lower belts know the club rules, etiquette, and the appropriate requirements for their belt level. Students are also responsible for learning these things themselves and should ask higher belts when they are in doubt.
  • Students should avoid turning their backs toward either the flags or the instructor during training, except when adjusting their uniforms. For example, students should walk backwards when falling out to the back or sides of the dojang.