The Etiquette of Bowing

1. Place your hand over your heart and say "Do" when entering and exiting all Training floors

2. When the instructor or senior ranking student bows us in to the flags...Start by saying:

DO

RESPECT

DISCIPLINE

CONFIDENCE

JUDGEMENT

SIR

3. Next All Students will Recite the Student Creed

4. Next You will Bow to all Instructors, Masters, and Master Quest Members Assisting the class

When you bow in say: Ahn-Young-Ha-Sha-Mi-Ka (Hello Formal)
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When you bow out say: Gahm-Sah-Hap-Mid-Da (Thank You Formal)

Remember it is proper etiquette to bow to all Masters, Instructors, and Senior students when entering and exiting the Dojang.  This is in addition to when we bow as a class.

Click any link below for more on etiquette and formalities:

Dojang Regulations

​Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

​How to Tie Your Belt

7 Home Rules For Children

Absent Note
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​Additional Information:
Students should always say sir or ma'am when speaking, especially to seniors
Junior students should respect their Senior ranks and heed to their guidance
Seniors will treat their juniors with affection
Whoever holds the higher rank is the Senior
Belts are never to be placed on the floor or around your neck
Shoes are not to be worn on any training mats
Students should not talk while the instructor or master is speaking
All parents, family members, and students not attending class, should respect the training floor