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.
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
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