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- Demonstrate outstanding personal hygiene. Use a deodorant; in our culture a strong body odor is distracting to others. Fingernails and toenails should be neatly trimmed. Hair, if long, should be tied back. No individualistic headbands or other accoutrements. Jewelry, other than wedding bands and small earrings, should not be worn. (safety reasons)
- Uniforms or work out clothes should be clean
and in good repair. Torn uniforms should be neatly patched. No
decoration should be placed on the uniform other than approved ATSDA
rank insignia. Color belts may trim their uniforms in the
appropriate belt color in the Korean manner.
You may wear loose fitting workout clothes for six weeks or till you have advanced to white belt. Then you need purchase a white Ghi (uniform).
Please see instructor for further information. No modifications are permitted to the white uniform.
- If you arrive late to class, warm-up quietly on the sidelines by yourself. When you are sufficiently warmed-up, stand “at attention” at the edge of the training area. When you have attracted the teachers attention, bow. When your bow is returned, you may step on to the training floor and join the class.
- Students, show respect for your instructors; Tang-Soo-Do is a “martial” art. Instructors, show respect for your students; they are in your care. Students respect your fellow students; we are all learning together.
- Questions and talking by students during class is discouraged. If you have a question, ask the instructor at the end of class.
- If you believe an assistant instructor has taught a technique improperly, privately approach the chief instructor, politely after class. Be aware that a degree of individually will emerge and is acceptable. Don’t be a sharpshooter.” Be flexible.
- ATSD is a non-contact martial art. If you accidentally strike another student, stop, stand at attention, and bow to that student. The other student will do like wise. You may then resume the exercise. Nothing is said.
- Classes begin and end with a formal ceremony. Student’s line-up by rank, right to left. Subsequent rows do like wise.
- There will be short rests between activities during class. Stand still at “attention” or with feet slightly apart. Breathe slowly and deeply. If you need to excuse yourself from the group while class is being held, stop what you are doing, stand at “attention” facing the instructor. When you have the instructor’s attention, bow. When the bow is returned, you may leave the training floor. You may sit or lie down if necessary. If you need further assistance, get an instructors attention. To rejoin the class stand at “attention” on the sidelines, when you have attracted the instructors attention, bow. When the bow is returned, you may rejoin the class.
- Spectators should sit attentively and quietly at the sidelines; show respect for the Dojo-the “way place.”
- Always strive to do the best you can, but remember you are in competition with no one but yourself. Listen to your body; don’t harm yourself. It is wise to consult your physician regarding appropriate exercises if there is any question.
- Show respect for your body in your habits; it is the only one you will ever have. Be sure to get adequate rest and drink plenty of water.
- Maintain a positive attitude towards life.
Sometimes perceived adversity will create a negative energy flow;
keep things in perspective. Each day spend time doing something for
yourself, if only for a few minutes.
- Find a hobby that is creative and adds value,
beauty and entertainment to yours and other lives.
- Be patient. Sometimes we focus to much on the goal and too little on the process. When you achieve black belt you may wonder what the hurry was. Live each day fully; it is its own reward.