Hands and feet switch simultaneously into opposite fighting stance
Head stays at same level, face faces forward
Head stays at same level, face faces forward
Stepping Forward and Backward
Forward step: Push off back foot, pull front foot, pivot on ball of front foot
Backward step: Push off front foot, pull back foot, pivot on ball of back foot
Knee points in same direction as toes when pivoting
Head stays at same level, face faces forward
Long Shuffle
Forward long shuffle: Back foot chases front foot
Backward long shuffle: Front foot chases back foot
Head stays at same level, and body still and relaxed
Strikes
Reverse Punch
Jab (Front Hand Punch)
Stepping Forward and Backward
Long Shuffle
Long Shuffle
Other Skills and Knowledge
Rules of the Dojang
Bowing
To the flag when entering and leaving the dojang.
When entering the Dojang for the first time, bow to the Master.
When approaching Master or Black Belts with a question.
During class to other students, like when being courteous and giving equipment to each other.
Attitude
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude at all times.
Students must respect and obey instructors and use the word “Sir” or “Ma'am” when addressing them.
Casual conversation is not permitted during training.
Dobuk and Equipment
Clean dobok to be worn at all times unless otherwise given specific permission, e.g. outdoor or summer training.
Junior students may wear doboks to and from class. Senior students must not wear doboks to and from class unless covered by other clothing such as a track suit.
Students are not to wear their belts outside of the dojang unless participating in a formal Taekwondo activity.
Yellow belt students and higher must have all protective sparring gear. Children under 12 years old do not have to wear a mouth guard.
Attendance
Instructors must arrive 15 minutes before class.
Members must attend classes regularly and arrive 5-10 minutes before class starts.
When arriving late during the warm-up: 25 push-ups and kneel at the back of the Dojang until invited by the instructor to join the class.
When arriving late after the warm-up: 25 push-ups, followed by 5 minutes of warming-up (jumping jacks, squats, stretching) and then kneel at the back of the Dojang until invited by the instructor to join the class.
Line-up/circle-up by rank upon being called, no talking, eyes forward, hands behind back.
When adjusting your dobok, turn and face away from the instructor.
Students must help keep the Dojang clean
Help set-up Dojang (e.b. chairs, equipment, floor) so class can start on time.
Help clean Dojang at the end of the class so everybody can leave soon after the class.
Testing
Students have to show consistent attendance and effort during session to qualify for testing
All students must demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill in all categories (Striking Techniques, Kyorugi, Poomse, Self-Defense) for level and age under pressure.
Not all students will be asked to take tests nor will all students pass all tests all the time.
All students are expected to participate in all tests at their belt level whether being graded or not.
All black belts are expected to participate in all tests, perform at a black belt level and help with testing as directed by the higher ranking Black Belts.
Wood Breaking: Drop Kick
Our goal is that every participant surpasses themselves, conducts themselves honourably wherever they may be, and contributes positively to their community.
