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ATA Rules &
Etiquette
| 1.) Students and
instructors should bow to the flags each time they
enter or leave the classroom area to demonstrate
respect to the instructors and fellow students.
2.) If students are late for
class, they should ask permission to enter class.
3.) All students must turn
their tracking card in for each class.
4.) Students will respond
"Yes/No, Sir, or Ma'am" in conversation with
instructors, stand respectfully and address them
by their last name and proper title.
5.) Students should turn away
from instructors and flags when adjusting their
uniform or belt.
6.) Students are encouraged to
participate in class enthusiastically, however
they are to avoid unnecessary conversation.
7.) No student, regardless of
rank, may instruct or correct another student
without permission from the supervising
instructor.
8.) A clean uniform is
imperative in each class as a reflection of the
student's pride.
9.) Female students must wear a
white T-shirt under their uniform.
10.) Students will not wear
shoes on the workout floor. |
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11.) No jewelry shall be worn in
class except for a wedding ring.
12.) All belts should be tied to
hang evenly, as one side represents the mind and the
other represents the body.
13.) Students may not engage in
free sparring without all proper gear and direct
supervision of an instructor.
14.) There will be no use of
profanity on the school premises at any time.
15.) Permission of the student's
instructor is required before a student may attend
another ATA school or martial arts function.
16.) High ranking visitors to the
class should be greeted with appropriate respect; if
class is in session, all members should immediately
stop and bow.
17.) Students, parents and guests
will should not converse with any person involved in a
class session without permission from the instructor.
18.) No food, drink, or gum may be
consumed on the workout area.
19.) Place clothes neatly and
quietly in the storage area.
20.) There will be no use of
alcohol or tobacco products of any kind while wearing
a Taekwondo Uniform or before a Taekwondo function
such as class, tournaments, testings, etc |
