School Rules (Dojang Rules)

As with all academic institutions, the Phoenix Academy has a set of rules to help keep things organized and to help guide the student to better understand how to act both in and out of the academy (Dojang).

1. The academy is to be regarded as a place of learning. When you enter the academy, you must have the proper attitude and attire. It is imperative to have peace of mind when beginning class. This will help you improve your concentration and help you remember more.

2. When you enter the academy, you must show the proper salutations to instructors and other black belts.

3. Tae Soo Do students are asked to reply with “Yes Sir/Ma’am” or “No Sir/Ma’am” when addressing (TSD or HRD) black-belts.

4. Upon entering & leaving the training area, the student will show the proper salutations to their country and the training hall.

5. At anytime it is necessary to adjust your uniform while in the training area, the student must face away from the front of the mirror area on their right knee and quickly adjust their uniform. (Dobok).

6. During weapons training if the student drops a weapon, He or She must do the appropriate amount of push-ups off the mat area.

7. Before entering the training area, all students must take care of “personal hygiene”. The instructor must not be interrupted to use the restroom or to get a drink during class. Long finger and toe nails are a danger to you, other students, and the instructors. Please keep them trimmed.

8. Students are not to wear any loose jewelry such as necklaces watches or rings during training.

9. No drinks or gum chewing or hats are to be worn in the training area.

10. No sparring without the supervision of one of the instructors.

11. Once you have entered the training hall, you should not have to leave except in the case of an emergency.

12. Keep the training area and academy clean and neat at all times. A dirty un kept academy is offensive to students as well as visitors.

13. If you have any questions during class, please raise your hand and wait until the instructor acknowledges you.

14. If you are tardy, you must show the proper respect to the class and your instructor by showing the correct (late entrance salutation) and wait for the the instructor to acknowledge you.

15. Never do anything to dishonor your name, your family, your Academy, and your instructors.