A high degree of etiquette should be observed by students, both
inside and outside dojang. This should be applied by lower ranking
students to senior students while training, by higher ranking students
to elder students outside of the dojang, and by all students when
visiting another dojang. In all cases, emphasis should be placed on
correct and proper salutation. It is a form of respect and courtesy in
Western as well as Oriental societies. It is indeed poor taste for a black
belt to slight a beginning white belt who might very well be the
instructor's senior in both age and station. Students visiting other
dojangs, whether they be Taekwon-Do or other martial arts, must pay
proper respect and observe the traits of modesty and courtesy at all
times.
We have searched for a suitable guide to etiquette and have found the
following from various sources.
Etiquette is the most important, valuable and fundamental aspect in
one's life. Etiquette is that hidden element which comes spontaneously
from within a person's heart and is expressed in actions, behavior
and/or speech. It is associated with personality and character building.
Etiquette is not something, which is forced upon someone to abide by
rules and regulations, but it is that element which flows naturally and
automatically to make a person more readily accepted in our society.
Etiquette enriches one's quality of life and thus gives a person peace
and tranquility not only to oneself but also to society at large.
Basics in the Dojang:
1. When students bow they must first stand to attention (feet form
a 45 degree angle). Fists are lightly clenched, bending the elbows
slightly. Bend the body forward 15 degrees.
2. In the dojang, while sitting in the company of senior members
(senior means higher ranking TKD students or an elderly person)
one must maintain proper posture. In case of any senior member
entering the room one must stand immediately and bow. You take
your seat only after the senior member has sat down.
3. When entering a dojang, bow first to the Instructor, then the
assistant instructors and the flag. Even when visiting other Martial
Arts dojangs, students must show proper respect and observe
the traits of modesty and courtesy at all times.
4. In the dojang, you should refrain from making excessive noise
and attempt to build a serious training environment.
Dinner Table Etiquette
1. Maintain proper seated position while eating.
2. Wait for the senior member or any elderly person to start first.
3. Do not stand or leave the table while eating without seeking
permission to be excused.
4. If you are the host, do not eat fast and finish before your guest who
may still be eating.
5. Do not take uninvited guests to a party.
Seating Arrangements during Social or Official Functions
The middle is for the senior. The right side must be the second and left
is the third. The fourth place is again at the right, etc.
General Etiquette
At home or in public, always try to use proper language in your
conversation and maintain proper language, (e.g. not slang). On all
occasions, in whatever relationships you have (e.g. teacher-student)
always maintain and display good etiquette.
During Conversation
1. Ensure that you use the correct and appropriate language.
2. When speaking to others, do not talk in an abrupt, violent or
aggressive manner. Speak with humbleness.
3. Always remember to address a person with a proper title.
4. Always be a good listener. Do not cut in on someone else's
conversation. When giving an opinion, think very carefully
beforehand.
5. Do not point fingers at someone while talking and do not touch
another person unnecessarily during the conversation.
Email
1. Ensure that you use the correct and appropriate language.
2. Do not send unwanted jokes or email to your seniors.
3. Do not provide your seniors or other Taekwon-Do students
email addresses to others without their permission.
Social Meetings
1. If you are introduced by a friend to a senior black belt or
instructor, let your friend complete the introduction first before
you speak.
2. When shaking hands, junior students must wait until the senior
extends his hand first. A junior must never be the first to extend
the hand to the senior.
3. When shaking hands, do not hold too tight (or loose).
When Visiting
1. Do not conduct surprise visits. Give plenty of notice before your
intended visit.
2. Avoid visiting early mornings or late nights, unless previously
arranged.
3. If when visiting, your host gives you indirect hints to leave (e.g.
looking at his watch etc) be considerate and leave.
4. When visitors leave, see them from the premises by
accompanying them to the gate or car. Await their departure
before returning inside.
Testing
1. Warm-up about 25 minutes before chief examiner arrives.
Someone will conduct the warm-up.
2. Members should be instructed on where to be seated and
advised as to proper conduct.
3. When to go to the restroom.
4. Chief examiner arrives (nominate someone to watch for his
arrival).
5. Instructors must be dressed in the official dress uniform (unless
required in dobok for the testing).
6.The Instructors wait outside for the examiner. They walk in with
the Examiner in accordance to their seniority with the Examiner at
the front of the line.
7.The Instructors line up at the front, facing forward to the students
testing.
8. All face the flag and bow (the senior student gives the commands).
9. Student oath
10. Bow to the chief examiner, bow to the instructors.
11. The host Instructor introduces the examiner and instructors and
advises people of the event.
12. Those testing move back and are seated while the examiner is
introduced to the instructors and guests if any. Black belt students are
to be seated at the side of the venue.
13. Testing begins.
14. Instructors need to be seated where practical near the examiner for
consultation. Instructor's only are permitted to be seated at the
examiner's table. If your student is being examined, then sit next to the
examiner so comments can be passed.
15. All Black Belts of the school testing are to be present at the grading
in the correct dress unless excused by the chief examiner.
16. Black belts are to be seated in a suitable manner on the seating
provided, share the task of ushering the students, remain alert and
maintain the correct standards/discipline among the students testing.
17. Finish with a speech from examiner & presentations, notices from
visiting Instructors.
16. Final procedure: The senior gives the commands as per the
procedure for the end of class.
After the testing
1. After testing: Announcement, time, date, venue, who attends, food,
transport, reservations.
2. Always have one or two adults handy to assist the chief examiner.
3. Testing events should be celebrated with a dinner or some type of
event.
inside and outside dojang. This should be applied by lower ranking
students to senior students while training, by higher ranking students
to elder students outside of the dojang, and by all students when
visiting another dojang. In all cases, emphasis should be placed on
correct and proper salutation. It is a form of respect and courtesy in
Western as well as Oriental societies. It is indeed poor taste for a black
belt to slight a beginning white belt who might very well be the
instructor's senior in both age and station. Students visiting other
dojangs, whether they be Taekwon-Do or other martial arts, must pay
proper respect and observe the traits of modesty and courtesy at all
times.
We have searched for a suitable guide to etiquette and have found the
following from various sources.
Etiquette is the most important, valuable and fundamental aspect in
one's life. Etiquette is that hidden element which comes spontaneously
from within a person's heart and is expressed in actions, behavior
and/or speech. It is associated with personality and character building.
Etiquette is not something, which is forced upon someone to abide by
rules and regulations, but it is that element which flows naturally and
automatically to make a person more readily accepted in our society.
Etiquette enriches one's quality of life and thus gives a person peace
and tranquility not only to oneself but also to society at large.
Basics in the Dojang:
1. When students bow they must first stand to attention (feet form
a 45 degree angle). Fists are lightly clenched, bending the elbows
slightly. Bend the body forward 15 degrees.
2. In the dojang, while sitting in the company of senior members
(senior means higher ranking TKD students or an elderly person)
one must maintain proper posture. In case of any senior member
entering the room one must stand immediately and bow. You take
your seat only after the senior member has sat down.
3. When entering a dojang, bow first to the Instructor, then the
assistant instructors and the flag. Even when visiting other Martial
Arts dojangs, students must show proper respect and observe
the traits of modesty and courtesy at all times.
4. In the dojang, you should refrain from making excessive noise
and attempt to build a serious training environment.
Dinner Table Etiquette
1. Maintain proper seated position while eating.
2. Wait for the senior member or any elderly person to start first.
3. Do not stand or leave the table while eating without seeking
permission to be excused.
4. If you are the host, do not eat fast and finish before your guest who
may still be eating.
5. Do not take uninvited guests to a party.
Seating Arrangements during Social or Official Functions
The middle is for the senior. The right side must be the second and left
is the third. The fourth place is again at the right, etc.
General Etiquette
At home or in public, always try to use proper language in your
conversation and maintain proper language, (e.g. not slang). On all
occasions, in whatever relationships you have (e.g. teacher-student)
always maintain and display good etiquette.
During Conversation
1. Ensure that you use the correct and appropriate language.
2. When speaking to others, do not talk in an abrupt, violent or
aggressive manner. Speak with humbleness.
3. Always remember to address a person with a proper title.
4. Always be a good listener. Do not cut in on someone else's
conversation. When giving an opinion, think very carefully
beforehand.
5. Do not point fingers at someone while talking and do not touch
another person unnecessarily during the conversation.
1. Ensure that you use the correct and appropriate language.
2. Do not send unwanted jokes or email to your seniors.
3. Do not provide your seniors or other Taekwon-Do students
email addresses to others without their permission.
Social Meetings
1. If you are introduced by a friend to a senior black belt or
instructor, let your friend complete the introduction first before
you speak.
2. When shaking hands, junior students must wait until the senior
extends his hand first. A junior must never be the first to extend
the hand to the senior.
3. When shaking hands, do not hold too tight (or loose).
When Visiting
1. Do not conduct surprise visits. Give plenty of notice before your
intended visit.
2. Avoid visiting early mornings or late nights, unless previously
arranged.
3. If when visiting, your host gives you indirect hints to leave (e.g.
looking at his watch etc) be considerate and leave.
4. When visitors leave, see them from the premises by
accompanying them to the gate or car. Await their departure
before returning inside.
Testing
1. Warm-up about 25 minutes before chief examiner arrives.
Someone will conduct the warm-up.
2. Members should be instructed on where to be seated and
advised as to proper conduct.
3. When to go to the restroom.
4. Chief examiner arrives (nominate someone to watch for his
arrival).
5. Instructors must be dressed in the official dress uniform (unless
required in dobok for the testing).
6.The Instructors wait outside for the examiner. They walk in with
the Examiner in accordance to their seniority with the Examiner at
the front of the line.
7.The Instructors line up at the front, facing forward to the students
testing.
8. All face the flag and bow (the senior student gives the commands).
9. Student oath
10. Bow to the chief examiner, bow to the instructors.
11. The host Instructor introduces the examiner and instructors and
advises people of the event.
12. Those testing move back and are seated while the examiner is
introduced to the instructors and guests if any. Black belt students are
to be seated at the side of the venue.
13. Testing begins.
14. Instructors need to be seated where practical near the examiner for
consultation. Instructor's only are permitted to be seated at the
examiner's table. If your student is being examined, then sit next to the
examiner so comments can be passed.
15. All Black Belts of the school testing are to be present at the grading
in the correct dress unless excused by the chief examiner.
16. Black belts are to be seated in a suitable manner on the seating
provided, share the task of ushering the students, remain alert and
maintain the correct standards/discipline among the students testing.
17. Finish with a speech from examiner & presentations, notices from
visiting Instructors.
16. Final procedure: The senior gives the commands as per the
procedure for the end of class.
After the testing
1. After testing: Announcement, time, date, venue, who attends, food,
transport, reservations.
2. Always have one or two adults handy to assist the chief examiner.
3. Testing events should be celebrated with a dinner or some type of
event.
Taekwon-Do Etiquette
| "Ye" (etiquette) is an essential spirit in Taekwon-Do training. Taekwon-Do practice must begin and end with etiquette. Ye is abbreviation of Kyongnye. Ye denotes the way that all human beings must follow. It is the fundamental base on which human spirit stands. That is respect for humanity. Etiquette is an expression, through actions, of one's mind respecting the other party's personality, constituting a lofty and valuable basic attitude in a man. A code of etiquette is aimed at encouraging Taekwondoist to behave themselves like a person of etiquette, always trying hard to cultivate a righteous and decent character in them so that everyone throughout the world may follow their examples. Children especially need far more discipline and order. The child’s overflowing enthusiasm can be tempered only through reinforced moral education, which starts by the training of etiquette. Etiquette should be based on an upright mind and modest attitude. One should get rid of mean attitudes, showing only modest attitudes, which is an important part of etiquette. Decent and accurate speech, graceful conduct, upright and moderate attitudes are all the essentials of etiquette deserving a healthy modern life. Etiquette is also the source of maintaining harmony and solidarity for community life. |
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"When in doubt, bow!"
DID YOU KNOW??
| TIDBITS In Korea, manners (yejol) is an abbreviation of etiquette and courtesy. Yei refers to social rules or relationships that are demonstrated through personal and social language and behavior; the way of speech, attitude, and/or behavior toward others. Bumjol describes day-to-day order and procedure surrounding one's life. Plainly, bumjol is a formal way of talking; a formal mental state or attitude; and a prescribed series of formal behaviors. Therefore, manners, according to Korean culture, is a formerly expressed action to display your respect toward others. To simply acknowledge manners is insufficient; manners should be conducted with brevity and sincerity. Attention to and practicing of manners should spring voluntarily - practiced naturally rather than forced upon a person through compulsory rules or binding force. Manners that pay respect to morals and ethics, and that acknowledge the binding human conscience, are primary. |
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