Club Rules

Dojang Rules (Rules for the training hall)

There is no “I can’t” in Taekwondo. Always try and give it your best effort!

  • Always follow the tenants of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit
  • No jewelry
  • Always bow to the national flags of New Zealand and Korea when entering and leaving the dojang
  • Always bow to the Instructors when entering and leaving the dojang (only if they are wearing their dobok and belts)
  • No fooling around before or after class, either in the dojang or outside of the dojang
  • No kicking bags or using other equipment without permission from the instructor
  • Always show respect to your parents, adults, instructors and senior students
  • Do not speak when the instructor is speaking or giving instructions
  • When entering class late, come to the side of the mat, bow to instructor and wait for an appropriate time to ask the instructor for permission to join the class
  • Never laugh or make fun of another student
  • Your uniform (dobok) should be worn respectfully, belt tied, and everything worn on the mat must always be clean
  • It is your responsibility to make sure your dobok (uniform) is clean
  • No eating or drinking on the mat
  • Indomitable spirit (™ Welcome Bay Olympic Taekwondo Club)