Tradition and Etiquette
By
Master C. Terrigno - 5th Dan
Editor, Tang Soo Do World
Part 3
- Rules of the Dojang
Here is a compilation of specific rules
of the dojang consistent with many Tang Soo Do schools:
• Always be on time and
ready to train
• Remove shoes before entering dojang
• Remove jewelry before training
• Keep finger and toe nails trimmed
• No eating, drinking or chewing gum in the school
• No free sparring without the presence or approval of the
instructor
• Do not use equipment without approval of instructor
• Refrain from using profanity
• All students must wear approved safety equipment when
sparring
• Do not
engage in any activities that might degrade your reputation or that of
the school
• Guests should be
informed that noise be kept to a minimum so as not to distract class in
progress
• Never "teach" techniques to anyone outside the dojang
• Always be courteous and helpful to your partners
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