Class Procedures

Entering The Do Jang

When you first enter the Do Jang bow to any instructors, black belts, or seniors. One group bow is acceptable. Greet them and others in the appropriate Korean greeting.

The instructors do not have to acknowledge the bow if they are busy. Place all coats, shoes, and clothing in a locker or neatly on the floor away from traffic areas.

Entering and Leaving the Class Area

Students must stand at the entrance to the class area. If class has begun they must wait to get permission to enter. If class has not yet begun, salute the flags, bow to any instructors or seniors on the floor with one group bow and enter. Do not leave the class area without permission from the instructor or senior. Upon leaving reverse the afore procedure.

Warm Ups and Stretches

Upon entering the class area begin to stretch and warm up. This will leave more time for actual drilling during class time. You may also practice your forms at this time. Do only the stretches that are taught to you. If you are unsure of a stretch, check with a senior or instructor.

Starting Class

The instructor or senior belt will call the class to "line up or kom mult". In a clear, crisp, enthusiastic voice answer with "sir" or "ma'am". Students will line up according to rank with the highest rank in the row to the right.

The highest rank student or other designated student will call the commands to start class as follows:

  1. Cha ryut - attention
  2. Kukki bae rye - salute the flags
  3. Ba ro - return hand to side
  4. Dwi ro tora please sir - instructor(s) turn to face class
  5. Kyo Sa Nim kyung yet - bow to instructor
  6. Shult - parade rest
  7. Opening prayer will then be said by instructor.

Ending Class

Upon conclusion of the class the afore listed procedure will be used with the addition of the following at the end of bowing to the instructor and said by the instructor:

  1. Sun Bae Nim dwi ro tora - seniors turn to face class
  2. Sun Bae Nim kyung yet - class bows to seniors
  3. Dwi ro tora - seniors return to face front
  4. Codes and tenets are now repeated.
  5. Class is then dismissed.

NOTE: Students are expected to cheerfully volunteer to help pickup and put away equipment and to help in the cleaning of the Do Jang.