Etiquette

HAPKIDO - Etiquette

Following is a list of some of the more common ways we show respect
to each other before, during and after practice:

 1. Arrive on time to class
 2. Bow when entering or leaving the practice room
 3. Bow and shake hands with other students as you meet them before 
    class begins
 4. At the beginning of class, at the instructor's command:
    a) Line up from highest rank to newest beginner
    b) Bow to American and Korean flags
    c) Bow to instructor (while saying "Please Sir/Ma'am")
 5. If arriving late to class, step onto the edge of the mat and wait 
    for the instructor to acknowledge you, then bow and join the class
 6. When the instructor is talking, stop practice and all side 
    discussions until he/she is finished
 7. Acknowledge an instructor's directions or comments by 
    responding "Yes Sir/Ma'am"
 8. Keep fingernails and toenails short, and remove all jewelry 
    before class
 9. Wash your uniform regularly and often
10. At the end of class, at the instructor's command:
    a) Line up from highest rank to newest beginner
    b) Bow to American and Korean flags
    c) Bow to instructor 
	   (while saying "Thank you Sir/Ma'am")
    d) Bow to other black belt instructors 
	   ("Thank you Sirs and/or Ma'ams")
11. When sitting, sit in a cross-legged style with hands resting in 
    your lap, or kneel with knees and feet together and sit on your heels
12. Horseplay is strictly forbidden and proper control should always 
    be used when executing techniques
13. Foul language will not be tolerated
14. Let the instructor know if you must leave the mat during practice 
    and bow when leaving

Updated January 2004