Etiquette

Class and Student Courtesy

In order to be comfortable and knowledgeable with the courtesies expected at
A+ Martial Arts Karate for Kids Blackbelt Academy, the student should review the
following list:

Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter and/or leave
the classroom area, even if the area is not being used for workout.
(The "bow" is the Oriental-handshake used in showing respect toward the flags,
fellow students, and instructors.)

A proper bow is executed with feet together and hands to the side.

If a student is unavoidably tardy for class, he should bow at the edge of the
workout floor and wait to be recognized by the instructor. He may then ask
permission to join the class.

Students should use the restroom before coming to class. If necessary, it is
acceptable during class to ask permission to be excused.

Students will respond "Yes/No, Sir"or "Yes/No, Ma'am", as appropriate, in all
conversations with instructors.

Students will stand respectfully and bow whenever greeting an instructor, in or
out of the classroom.

Students will address instructors by the last name and the proper title (Mr., Mrs.,
Miss), regardless of any personal or family relationship.

Students are encouraged to participate in class enthusiastically. However,
students should avoid unnecessary conversation and should speak only at the
proper times. If a student does not understand a directive, he is allowed to raise
his/her hand and ask that the instruction be repeated. A student is expected,
however, to pay careful attention so the class may proceed without interruption.

No student, regardless of rank, may instruct or correct another student without
the direct and specific permission and supervision of the instructor.

A student's personal appearance in class is a reflection of their pride.
Cleanliness of person and uniform is imperative.

If a student is in the room when the "Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo" pledge is
recited, he/she must stand at attention and recite the pledge with the group,
whether or not he is in uniform or a participant in the group session.

Hair should be short or pulled back. No headbands or sweat bands are to be
worn other than ATA approved headbands.

There is to be no smoking or use of tobacco products in the school at any time.
Use of tobacco products or consumption of alcohol are prohibited any time
while in uniform. There will be no use of profanity on the school premises or at a
ATA class, or activity.

Permission of the student's instructor is required before a student may attend
another ATA school or another martial arts school.

High ranking visitors to the class should be greeted with appropriate respect. If
class is in session, it should immediately be interrupted for this salutation.

Students will turn away from the instructor or opponent when adjusting
uniform or belt.

Students will not wear shoes on the workout floor.

Men should only wear their ATA uniform. No T-shirts are to be worn under the
uniform.

Women students must wear a white T-shirt under their ATA uniform.
No jewelry shall be worn with the uniform. (A few instructors allow a wedding
ring).

At the instructor's discretion, t-shirts may be periodically allowed. During these
times, ONLY Taekwondo T-shirts are to be worn.

Students, parents, and guests will not converse with any person involved in a
class session without the permission of the instructor.

Today not possible, tomorrow possible!
-Eternal Grand Master H. U. Lee

A Plus Karate for Kids Ages 4-Adult