This document relates ONLY to the syllabus for the Welcome Bay Olympic Taekwondo Club. As Instructors you may use it as a guide, but it is subject to change and revision, and is NOT endorsed by any National body.
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)