Respect in the Dojang teaches students the formalities practiced within the dojang, as well as without. This is by no
means a comprehensive list; instead, it is a smattering of some of the more common ways to show appreciation for
others. Students should have a good understanding of Respect in the Dojang, but they are not required to memorize
it. They will be asked questions like, "When are some times when you should bow?" and, "What do you say when you
want to enter class late?"
1. Bow when entering and exiting the dojang.
2. Ask permission to leave class.
3. Ask permission to enter class if you arrive late. Students should stand at the entrance of the dojang and wait to be
acknowledge. When the instructor has noticed the student, the student should ask, "Permission to enter class later sir
(or ma'am)." The question should be directed at whomever is running the class, and not the most senior rank in
attendance.
4. Bow when meeting a black belt.
5. Address black belts by their last name. Black belts that hold 4th to 6th Dan should be addressed with the title,
Master. Those who exceed this rank should be addressed as Grand Master.
6. Respond yes (or no), sir (or ma'am) when a senior black belt asks you to do something or asks you a question.
7. Bow to the flags and the instructor at the start of class. This is lead by the most senior student, with the proper
terminology. If no flag is present, it is acceptable to only bow to the instructor.
8. Say thank you in Korean when class is dismissed.
9. Say goodbye to the instructor before leaving the dojang.
10. Stand at attention and await further instructions when otherwise not being told to do something.
11. Refrain from directing feedback at another student in the presence of a senior black belt. It is considered boasting
your knowledge. Let the instructor help the student.
12. Reserve serious questions for after class, especially if they are intended to questions the instructor's authority.
13. Pass objects with two hands.
14. Bow to the instructor when he or she finishes using you in a demonstration.
15. Instructors should line up at the back if they are not leading class and may move freely about the room as needed.
means a comprehensive list; instead, it is a smattering of some of the more common ways to show appreciation for
others. Students should have a good understanding of Respect in the Dojang, but they are not required to memorize
it. They will be asked questions like, "When are some times when you should bow?" and, "What do you say when you
want to enter class late?"
1. Bow when entering and exiting the dojang.
2. Ask permission to leave class.
3. Ask permission to enter class if you arrive late. Students should stand at the entrance of the dojang and wait to be
acknowledge. When the instructor has noticed the student, the student should ask, "Permission to enter class later sir
(or ma'am)." The question should be directed at whomever is running the class, and not the most senior rank in
attendance.
4. Bow when meeting a black belt.
5. Address black belts by their last name. Black belts that hold 4th to 6th Dan should be addressed with the title,
Master. Those who exceed this rank should be addressed as Grand Master.
6. Respond yes (or no), sir (or ma'am) when a senior black belt asks you to do something or asks you a question.
7. Bow to the flags and the instructor at the start of class. This is lead by the most senior student, with the proper
terminology. If no flag is present, it is acceptable to only bow to the instructor.
8. Say thank you in Korean when class is dismissed.
9. Say goodbye to the instructor before leaving the dojang.
10. Stand at attention and await further instructions when otherwise not being told to do something.
11. Refrain from directing feedback at another student in the presence of a senior black belt. It is considered boasting
your knowledge. Let the instructor help the student.
12. Reserve serious questions for after class, especially if they are intended to questions the instructor's authority.
13. Pass objects with two hands.
14. Bow to the instructor when he or she finishes using you in a demonstration.
15. Instructors should line up at the back if they are not leading class and may move freely about the room as needed.
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