The oath is recited by the whole class at the beginning of each and every training session.
- I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon-Do
- I shall respect my instructors and seniors
- I shall never misuse Tae Kwon-Do
- I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
- I shall build a more peacful world
Rules of the Do-Jang
- All students must bow before entering and leaving their training hall or area.
- Prior to class, all students must bow to blackbelts who enter the hall. This also applies to lower ranking blackbelts when senior degrees enter. Correct protocol and courtesy must be observed at all times.
- Always bow before speaking to your instructor.
- At all times, address your instructor as MISTER or SIR, never use first names. If the instructor is female then MISS is appropriate.
- No outdoor shoes are allowed in the Do-Jang.
- Raise your hand and request permission before speaking in class.
- No idle chatter while training is in progress.
- When lining up in class, the highest ranking student is positioned at the right hand side of the front row. Students in succeeding rows should line up directly behind the students in the front row, with the seniority starting from the right hand side.
- If you arrive late for class, you must first attract the attention of the instructor by raising your hand, approach the instructor, bow and give your reasons.
- If a student leaves for more than a month, they may be required to sit an assessment grading.
- Uniforms must be cleaned and pressed before each and every training session.
