Do Jang

A do jang is an area where young and old, men and women, regardless of race or creed, come to learn Taekwon-Do for the promotion of their mental, moral, physical and cultural education. It should be a place where a certain "esprit de corps" between members can be established with a common goal of promoting and cultivating a noble character. Certainly, to fill the prerequisites necessary to attain these ideas, a well-trained-mentally and physically-black belt instructor is needed. This is the primary consideration for any do-jang. The hall itself must also have the facilities, equipment, and strict regulations to help discipline the student''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s mind and body.

The size of the do jang and equipment to be used can be flexible according to the circumstances and individual choice. Again, the only thing that cannot be compromised is the quality of the instructor.

Do Jang Regulations

• Smoking is prohibited.
• Refrain from swearing and idle chatter.
• Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks or food is not allowed in the do jang.
• Wearing shoes is prohibited.
• No one is allowed to teach without the instructor''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s permission.
• No one is allowed to leave class without the instructor''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s permission.
• Official dobok must be worn during class.

Conduct In Do Jang

• Upon entering the dojang, bow to the International Taekwon-Do Federation flag on the wall.
• Bow to the instructor at a proper distance.
• Exchange greetings between students.
• Bow to the instructor upon falling in line for training.
• Recite the oath prior to training.
• Meditate for one minute sitting cross-legged after training.
• Bow to the instructor upon falling in line again after training.
• Bow to the International Taekwon-Do Federation flag before leaving the dojang.