Academy Rules

• Students are to bow respectfully to the flags when entering or leaving the academy and upon the first encounter with your instructor.

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• Address your instructor as “Sa-Bum-Nim” and respond to any questions or commands from your instructor with “YES SIR” or “NO SIR.”

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• Discipline yourself to show respect to your fellow students that hold a higher rank belt.

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• Students should notify instructors in advance of any absence longer than a two-week period.

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• Horseplay or disrespect of any kind will not be permitted.

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• No food or soft drinks will be permitted during class.

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• Students will wear clean Do Bok (uniform) at all times.

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• Protective equipment is mandatory during sparring.

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• Arrive 10 minutes before the class is to start and warm-up prior to class.

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• Unnecessary noise, talking, or laughing during Class will not be permitted.

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• No sparring or breaking is allowed without the instructor’s supervision.

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• Remember that Tae Kwon Do is for your health, self-defense, and mental discipline all of which require constant practice.