Rules of the Dojang (School)

• Please be on time for your scheduled classes. Remember to request permission to enter a class late.
• Embrace a learning attitude. Be “open minded” to all the information provided during class.
• Students are prohibited from disciplining each other during class. This includes parents and children alike.
• Let the instructor know if you are uncomfortable with any exercise or aspect of class.
• If a student is ever involved in an incident where violence or trouble of any sort occurs, the Chief Instructor should be notified immediately.
• Any student behaving inappropriately out side of the Dojang: “showing off”, intimidating others, or in any way abusing the art, shall be reprimanded by the Chief Instructor.
• Smoking, drinking and use of drugs are forbidden inside the Dojang. Students are forbidden to engage in these activities, while in uniform, outside the Dojang.
• No student shall leave the Dojang during a work-out without first notifying the most senior instructor present. Additionally, no child shall leave the building without a parent or guardian present.
• Shoes are not allowed on the work-out floor unless you are participating in the cardio-kickboxing, or aerobics class, and/or with special permission from the Chief instructor.
• Profanity or any display of anger or hostility will not be tolerated. Any student displaying these behaviors is subject to loosing the privilege of being a member of Neill’s Taekwondo and Fitness.
• Student’s will not eat, drink, or chew gum in the Dojang. Excluding closed bottles of water (H2O).
• No jewelry is to be worn during class by any student. Exceptions are made for wedding bands and medical tags.
• We always try to have as much fun as possible but, no student should behave carelessly because this could result in injury to a classmate or yourself.
• Listen carefully to the instructor at all times and remember to raise your hand for any questions you would like to ask. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you would like.
• Never ask to spar with the instructor. This is considered highly disrespectful and is not appropriate.
• Do not ask permission to test nor to be taught material or exercises above your belt level.
• Do not argue with the instructor. If you feel that you need to work on certain points of training, the instructor can schedule time with you on that topic after class.
• Students should not ask “When will I test for my next belt?” as well as “Can I test early?” or “What do I need to do to test early?” These questions are disrespectful. The instructor will let you know when you are ready to progress on to the next rank. If you have a conflict with the testing roster that is posted one week prior to the test scheduling, accommodations can be made.
• Respect is mutual, so respect your senior ranks and junior ranks equally and they in turn will respect you.
• Students who have an injury should consult their doctor before participating in class.
• Students will aid in cleaning the Dojang. The cleaning actions can be used to exercise and condition muscles. Remember “wax on, wax off” worked for the Karate Kid.
• Students are forbidden to lean on, write on, or tarnish the mirrors and walls with hand prints.
• Visitors are always welcome! A student who brings his/her friend to class should introduce that person to the instructors present and provide them with seating. Visitors are asked to avoid disrupting class. If the visitor does disrupt the class, the student that invited the guest is responsible for tending to their guest.