Etiquette of the Dojang (Training Center)

By Sir Nathaniel Rhine

Every student of Taekwondo, especially those who train at my center, Makevelli Taekwondo, must observe the following etiquette of the dojang, training center. This is to ensure order in the dojang:

1. All students must bow upon entering and leaving the dojang.

2. All students must bow to the Master/Instructor at a proper distance. Proper distance meaning within a few feet of the Master/Instructor.

3. Exchange greetings amongst students.

4. Before the class officially begins, all students as a group/class must bow to the Master/Instructor.

5. Recite the Oath of Taekwondo prior to training.

6. Always address the Master, Instructors and Black Belt holders as Master, Sir, Miss, respectively.

7. Recite the Oath of Taekwondo at the end of each training session.

In future articles, I will go into more details about each of the above etiquette. As for now, I am confident that this information will suffice. Thank you for your time.