Magua Taekwon-Do

Here are our Dojang Rules. We love our members and want everyone to have an enjoyable, positive, safe experience. Please adhere to the gym rules to ensure everyone gets along and feels comfortable.

1. Always bear in mind the tenets of Taekwon-Do and do your best to implement them (Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit).
2. Bow when entering and leaving the Dojang.
3. Bow when greeting senior belts
4. Appropriately shake Taekwon-Do practitioners' hands (hand under wrist) when it's called.
5. Always call black belts by their appropriate titles, never by a first name in class. "Sahyun" for 7th and 8th Dan, "Sabum" for 4th to 6th Dan, and "Bo-sabum" for 1st to 3rd Dan.
6. Put your hand up and ask permission from an instructor if you want to do anything out of the ordinary (e.g. Get water, sit out, etc.)
7. Do not argue in class if you disagree with a particular technique or teaching. Step aside and speak to your Instructor privately afterwards.
8. Wait on the side and ask permission when re-entering a training session. (Put hand up).
9. Be punctual. If you are late, wait on the side until permitted to join the class.
10. Eating or drinking in the Dojang is prohibited, including chewing gum. Only water is allowed in the designated area.
11. Pay attention to personal hygiene. Students must clean and have their toenails and fingernails clipped.
12. Dobok must be kept clean, neat and tidy.
13. No jewellery is to be worn during class, including plastic (no exceptions).
14. No swearing.
15. No Shoes on the mats. Please remove shoes in the designated area.
16. Do not scratch the mats.
17. Do not hang on the punching bags.
18. Don't use any equipment without the express permission and supervision of the Instructor.
19. Sanitize and replace all equipment after use
20. When watching a class, always concentrate on the lesson
21. No talking or making comments during class. If asking a question, raise your hand and, once permitted to speak, respond by first saying "Sahyun" for 7th and 8th Dan, "Sabum" for 4th Dan to 6th Dan, or "Bo-Sabum" for 1st Dan to 3rd Dan.
22. Spectators watching the class should remain silent. A student watching should concentrate on the lesson.
23. Do not wear the dobok out of class for other activities, including Halloween.
24. Smoking or drinking alcohol while wearing any part of the dobok is strictly prohibited. This rule extends to any piece of clothing with our club logo or Taekwon-Do branding.
25. You represent the club when wearing any part of the uniform or clothing with the Taekwon-Do logo. Behave appropriately.
26. Conversations with other club members must not include inappropriate talk or jokes. This rule includes speaking about politics, religion, sexual orientation, sexual remarks/nature or race - no matter how harmless one believes it is. Our diverse club extends past these differences by uniting us as Taekwon-Do practitioners.
27. You must resolve any issues with other club members maturely and non-violently in consultation with your Instructor.
28. Do your best to be friendly and greet new people trying out a class.
29. The Dojang is your home; you should treat it respectfully.

Many other rules are part of the culture of the Taekwon-Do School. Please obey the rules at all times.

Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these rules. Happy Training!

We are a professional martial arts school and pride ourselves on the structure and discipline of our classes and members. This framework is only possible in the kids' classes with the understanding and support of the parents.

1. Drop-off is strongly encouraged. There are numerous occasions for spectating at designated times and for specific events. You are welcome to wait in the reception area. Alternatively, there is a coffee shop in the same centre and a gym next door if you'd like to get in some time to relax or workout yourself while your child is training.
2. Only the member taking part in the class is allowed past the reception area and into the training areas.
3. Punctuality is important. Please make sure your child is at class on time and ready for training.
4. Parents must ensure that their child's dobok is neat and clean for class.
5. There is no talking or commentary allowed from parents or the accompanying adult during classes. Talking and conversation must happen outside the Dojang. Distraction to the participating children and Instructor must be at an absolute minimum.
6. As a parent, you must know all the Dojang rules and ensure your child knows them.
7. Many of the general Dojang rules extend to the parents. Please be familiar with them and set an example for the kids.