Student Creed
We commit ourselves to mental and physical discipline. To be friends with one another and to develop strength within our group. We shall never fight to achieve selfish goals. Developing wisdom and character is our ultimate commitment. Uniting as one Sir.
MMAA DOJANG RULES
1. Remove shoes before entering the Dojang
2. Always bow to the flags, Instructors, and Senior Belts
3. To show proper respect for your instructor’s status, use “Sir” or “Ma’am” as appropriate for all Black Belts. When referring to a particular instructor, us “Mr., Mrs. Or Miss.”
4. Whenever you approach instructors or senior belts, bow first and then speak to them politely. If they are speaking to someone else wait a few feet away with your hands behind your back to let them know that you need to speak with them.
5. When an instructor enters the Dojang for the first time during class, the first person to notice the instructor is to call “Charyut” and “Kun-rhee”
6. Upper ranking Students should help teach the lower rank students the discipline, manners, techniques, terminology, and rules of the school.
7.
Practice only the poomses (forms) which have been taught to you by the instructors. Do not teach others martial arts techniques without the permission of the Instructor.
8. Always keep your DoBok clean. It is disrespectful to present yourself in a torn, wrinkled, dirty DoBok.
9. Do not face the Instructor, Flags, or senior belts when adjusting your DoBok.
10. All students are expected to keep their toenails and fingernails trimmed.
11. Be on time for class. If you arrive late you must bow to the flags and then stand in the doorway and wait for an instructor to allow you to join class.
12. The following are NOT permitted in the DoJang: shoes, jewelry, watches, food, drinks, smoking , intoxication, chewing gum, profanity, loud talking, and arguing.
13. Students making a public display for lack of self control will be asked to leave. This includes yelling at the instructor, the staff or other students.
14. Undivided attention is required during class. Anyone who violates this will be asked to leave.
15. Korean Terminology will be used during class time.
16. As a matter of School pride, all students are expected to help keep the school clean.
17. Students who tempt others into breaking rules will be expelled. Any student discovered to be an abuser of alcohol or drugs or a member of a gang will be expelled.
18. Report all injuries to the Instructor immediately.
19. You may only spar with the permission of the instructor. There is NO physical contact without sparring gear.
20. Rank advancement will be awarded at the discretion of the Instructor. Your attitude and manners play a very important role in rank advancement.
21. If you ever are forced to use your martial arts skills outside of class to defend yourself or others you are to contact your instructor immediately following the confrontation.
22. DoBok can only be worn during TKD events and classes. DoBok cannot be worn for other martial arts outside of the Manchester Martial Arts Academy.
Students Home
Rules
Students must show respect to their parents and family members at all times.students shall greet their parents when they enter the house and tell them goodbye when they leave.
Students will be truthful at all times.
Students will maintain a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
Students must help with household chores.
Students will keep their own rooms neat and clean.
Students must keep their body, hair, and teeth clean at all times, every day.
Students will not interrupt adult conversations.
Students will study their schoolwork at school and at home.
Students must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.
