| Students Do not arrive late for class as this is considered disrespectful. Bow toward the flags when entering and leaving both the dojang and the training area. Place outdoor footwear on the mat outside the main entrance. Quietly prepare for class; respect and support the class in session. Remove all jewelry including watches before class. Keep fingernails and toenails clean and short. Wear a complete and approved school uniform (including crest) and belt. Keep your uniform clean and wrinkle free; make sure the pant legs are the proper length. Make sure your belt is tied properly. Stay off the mat until your class begins. Enter each class with a positive attitude, a happy spirit and an appetite for learning. Train with maximum energy and enthusiasm. Do not leave the mat once class begins. Visit the washroom beforehand. Breaks for water are part of the class routine. If you have to leave the mats or class for any reason, notify an Instructor. Develop positive training habits: no gum chewing, spitting, or horseplay. Work hard and encourage your classmates to do so. Remember that the road to mastery is good regular practice. Notify an Instructor if you will be absent from class for more than one week. As an important member of our team we look forward to your contribution to each class. Try not to miss a class. Never miss promotion tests and make sure you are on time. If necessary, arrange extra help to stay on schedule. Never forget your goal - Self Improvement. Parents Accompany your child/children into the dojang. Pick up your child/children immediately after class. Please respect the dojang at all times; it is not a day-care centre. All children must be fully toilet trained. Place outdoor footwear in the entrance area. We appreciate your respect and support of the class in session. Please converse with each other quietly. Supervise siblings/children visiting; please keep them quiet and off the mat. Please do not prompt or criticise your child/children while the class is underway. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to discuss them with the Head Instructor.
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Class Structure, respect and discipline are part of every class. Students are expected to bow when entering the dojang. Students are to have a properly fitting clean uniform in good condition. Before stepping onto the mats bow to the front of the class. When class begins students line up in belt order with highest ranking belt first on the right. Each row starts the same way. Stand at ease with hands behind your back. The instructor will then bow in the class. A short period of meditation will begin the class. Students sit cross-legged or kneel. Arms are relaxed and placed on the knees, eyes are closed. The instructor will indicate when time is up. Next is a warm up. The type of warm up depends on the age group but normally students begin by running in a large circle and may call off numbers, etc. Different exercises are done and may include pushups, sit ups, relays. This lasts around 8-10 minutes. Following warm up there is stretching. This is essential as we need to stretch our muscles to prevent injuries. This is equally important for children. A head to toe stretch is done in a fun manner. As part of self development students will be expected to call a stretch session at times. More senior belt students will be expected to increase their leadership role by helping the instructor or other students. The core of the class is spent on techniques such as forms, kicks, blocks, punches, step-sparring, self-defence and conditioning. Near the end of class there is a cool down. This may be stretching, forms, breathing exercises, etc. The end is marked by the instructor calling the class to line up (same order as the begining of class). Students turn to face the back and fix their uniforms so they are tidy, then they face the front. The instructor calls attention and students bow to the flags, to the instructor, and then to any black belts. As they leave the mats students must bow again to the flags. Bowing is a sign of respect not subservience. Instructors Be prepared at all times for any circumstance that may arise; expect the unexpected! Be sure to arrive at the dojang at least fifteen minutes before class begins. Remember that all students have outside interests and obligations. Respect all students no matter their age or rank. Ensure that all students are treated fairly, receive equal instruction and support and are encouraged to do their best. Set a good example. |
