Training Etiquette

Dojang (Training Hall) Etiquette

Arrival & Attendance

• Arrive 5–10 minutes before class begins
• If you arrive late, wait at the side of the class until the instructor gives you permission to join
• Notify your instructor before leaving class early
• Children must be picked up by a parent or guardian - all students remain at the club until collected
• All dropped-off students must be brought inside by a responsible adult

Bowing Protocol

• Always bow when entering and leaving the mats
• Bow to each other as an expression of mutual respect
• Blue Belts (4th Kup and above) bow to senior ranks (Brown Belt and above)
• Black Belts and above bow to the Branch Instructor

Behaviour & Cleanliness

• No food is permitted on the mats
• No running, loud talking, or playing in the dojang
• Your uniform must be clean and tidy at all times
• Remove all jewellery, watches, and fitness trackers before training
• Keep fingernails and toenails short and trimmed
• Tie long hair back securely before class begins
• Do not adjust your uniform while facing the flag, a Black Belt, or an instructor
• Always refer to your Instructor respectfully as "Instructor [First Name]"

Training Etiquette

• Do not talk while the instructor is speaking
• Accept corrections respectfully - if you have questions, ask after class
• Only instruct or coach your peers if specifically asked to by the instructor
• Do not comment on another student's technique unless invited to do so
• When sitting, sit cross-legged with a straight back - avoid slouching, leaning, or sitting on equipment
• Report any injuries immediately to the Branch Instructor
• All discipline is handled by the instructor - do not take matters into your own hands

Sparring Etiquette

• Always spar hard but with control and respect for your partner
• Both partners must be ready and aware before sparring begins
• If your partner is going too hard: stop, communicate calmly, bow, and restart
• If the issue continues after communicating, stop, bow, and report to the instructor
• Protect your partner at all times - their safety is your responsibility as much as theirs