Rules of good etiquette within Tae Kwon Do

1. You should never wear your belt outside of the Do-Jang (training hall).
2. You should bow when entering/leaving the Do-Jang.
3. You should always bow to your instructor before taking the class.
4. You should take off your belt when taking a drink.
5. You should never eat in your Dobock (suit), unless you are told you can do so by your instructor.
6. Do not swear within the Do-Jang.
7. Address senior grades/instructors with Sir/Ma'am.
8. When lining up to start the class the highest grade student takes the first place (right) and then the rest of the class follows in grade order. When pupils are of a similar grade adults line up before juniors.
9. You should not train in jewellery.
10. You shouldn't train in shoes - unless you have a medical problem and have sought permission from your instructor.
11. Training clothes should be full Dobocks, or white t-shirts/black training bottoms as approved by your instructor.
12. You should always wear your belt when training (unless at squad training sessions or at the digression of your instructor)
13. When walking away from a higher grade/instructor you should bow, take four steps backwards and then bow again before turning your back.
14. When giving or taking something from your instructors you should receive in your right hand and place your left hand under the right elbow.