Student Handbook

Table of Contents

  1. School Pledge
  2. School Rules & Etiquette
  3. Children's Home Rules
  4. Star System
  5. Home Progress Report
  6. Tae Kwon Do Tenets
  7. Terms Which You Must Know
  8. History of Tae Kwon Do
  9. Testing Requirements
  10. Frequently Asked Questions


School Pledge

I pledge love to my parents, loyalty to my country, and respect to myself and all who surround me.

I will show honesty, courtesy, and integrity in my daily life.

I will have self control when confronted with anger.

I will further myself to the best of my abilities, through which I will gain peace and harmony in my mind, body, and spirit.

*All students must memorize the school pledge.

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School Rules & Etiquette

1. Entering & Leaving the Dojang:

  1. When students arrive they shall raise their right hand until the instructor tells them to enter.
  2. Students must bow to the flags.
  3. Students must bow to all instructors and senior ranking students to show respect.
  4. Any time students leave the training area, they must bow to the flags.

2. The Following Are Not Permitted in Class:

  1. Chewing candy, gum, etc.
  2. Wearing jewelry or hats.
  3. Cursing or arguing with other students.
  4. Attending class under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  5. Loud talking or laughing during class.
  6. Smoking.

3. General Rules

  1. When a command is given, students shall reply by saying, "Yes Sir/Ma'am" or "No Sir/Ma'am."
  2. If students need more than three steps to arrive to a designated area, they shall run.
  3. When class is in session, no talking is allowed. Students shall give the instructor their undivided attention. If students have a question, they shall raise their hand and ask only the instructor.
  4. Students are expected to practice at home for better results.
  5. Students shall arrive for class ten minutes early. If they are late for class, they must raise their right hand and wait until the instructor grants permission to enter the training area.
  6. When a black belt enters or leaves, students shall stand and bow to him/her followed by a Tae Kwon Do hand shake.
  7. All black belts, regardless of age, should be addressed as sir, Mr., ma'am, Mrs., Ms., or Miss.
  8. Help keep the dojang clean.
  9. When instructed to fix they uniforms, students shall turn away from the the flags and fix their uniforms by dropping down on their right knee and make the needed adjustments.
  10. Do not question any instructor, be obedient, enthusiastic, and train hard.
  11. Sabumnim wants to hear yelling when students do a technique or a form.

*Students must show Sabumnim their school report cards every time they receive one from school.

*If students fail a subject in school, they will be put on probation for three weeks. Do not fail.

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Children's Home Rules

  1. Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house and tell them goodbye when they leave.
  2. Children shall be respectful to their parents and grandparents at all times.
  3. Children shall be truthful at all times.
  4. Children shall strive for good relationships with their brothers and sisters.
  5. Children shall be willingly help with household chores.
  6. Children shall be responsible for the upkeep and neatness of their own rooms.
  7. Children shall practice daily cleanliness in the matter of their hair, teeth, and body.
  8. Children shall report to their parents when they have completed assigned tasks.
  9. Children shall abide by their parents' decisions.
  10. Children shall not interrupt adult conversation.
  11. Children shall always address their parents and elders in the proper manner.
  12. Children shall possess an active mind, body, and spirit.
  13. Children shall diligently study their school work both at school and at home.
  14. Children shall show respect for their school teachers and peers at all times.
  15. Children shall always finish what they have started.

*Children must also know their home phone number and parents' birthdays!

*Children who do not obey their parents may be reduced in rank by Sabumnim!

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Star System

Sabumnim awards these patches. Students can then place them on their uniform.

  • GREEN star: Outstanding effort (given out during class on a random basis)
  • BLUE star: Good behavior
  • RED star: Good grades
  • SILVER star: All-Star Performance at an Event
  • GOLD star: Student of the month

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Home Progress Report

Students will complete a home progress report each month. Home progress reports are due the last week of each month no later than Friday in class.

Click on the icon to download the form.

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Tae Kwon Do Tenets

1. Honesty - Chastity

Fairness and straightforwardness of conduct. Able to tell the truth no matter what the consequences may be.

2. Courtesy

You must respect and care for your own body and mind before considering better relations with other people. This may mean improved personal hygiene, a change in habits, or perhaps a drastic career move. You should strive to achieve personal happiness to sustain your physical and mental health. Only then can you concentrate on giving the same respect to others.

3. Integrity

To have integrity is to be honest with yourself and others. To be totally honest with yourself you must know yourself and use this knowledge to make objective decisions about your life and how you affect other people.

4. Self Control

Learn to maintain a smooth level (physical and mental) in all your activities, and others will perceive you as a more solid, reliable person. Control your good and bad moods, minimize excess, and maintain consistency in home, work, and school. Demonstrate grace and composure under pressure, and know when to stop. As a martial artist, it will take self control to use the physical and mental techniques you have learned.

5. Perseverance

"Stic-to-it-iness" or tenacity is the hardest tenet to maintain. You must concentrate on three steps:

  1. Make a conscious decision whether to accept a task (integrity)
  2. Make a plan of action that will help you achieve this goal.
  3. Commit to carry this goal through to the end regardless of sacrifice

The first phase may be the most difficult because sometimes you must say NO to an opportunity.

6. Indomitable Spirit

Unconquerable spirit is what ties the other five tenets together. It comes from your soul. When an athlete is nearing exhaustion and he reaches down deep to find that last bit of strength, he stands firm for an unshakable belief. This spirit is the refusal to allow defeat. This is the strength to stand up for what you believe no matter the odds. Respect yourself and the odds. Know what you're up against. Finish what you start.

*All students must memorize the Tae Kwon Do Tenets!

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