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HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT

Do you know how to tie your belt correctly, or are you just having a hard time remembering how to tie it just right.

Here are two methods presented by Master Terrigno on "How to Tie Your Belt".

Method 1:
http://www.tangsoodoworld.com/reference/reference_tie_belt.htm

Method 2:
http://www.tangsoodoworld.com/reference/reference_tie_belt_2.htm

CLASS ETIQUETTE

"The wisdom of Buddha is a continuous purification of mental, physical and spiritual dedication. Therefore, it is said that Buddha Martial Arts begins and ends with discipline, respect, and courtesy."

BEFORE CLASS:

  1. Uniform (Do Bahk) with Belt is required.
  2. Arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of class: BE ON TIME!
  3. Please remove all jewelry, watches, rings, etc. to prevent injury.
  4. Always Bow when entering or leaving class.
  5. Always Bow to senior students and Black Belts.
  6. Begin warming up or practice upon entering the training floor.
  7. Please keep talking to a minimum.
  8. The senior student calls the class to attention to bow to the Head Instructor.
  9. It is everyone's responsibility to keep the training floor clean and swept of dirt.

STARTING CLASS:

  1. Students line up by seniority, from right to left. This is done quickly and quietly
  2. The instructor takes a position in the front and center of the class.
  3. The following commands will begin and end all classes.
  • ATTENTION
  • KNEEL
  • MEDITATION
  • BOW TO INSTRUCTOR
  • BOW TO FELLOW STUDENT

DURING CLASS:

  1. When late, first meditate and then stand and wait for the instructor's permission to enter class.
  2. Students shall not leave the class unless in an emergency or by prior permission of the instructor.
  3. Students who must leave the class early, must first let the Instructor know they are leaving, meditate and then bow to the Instructor. You do not have to wait for a return bow to leave.
  4. All commands issued by the instructor or senior students will be immediately obeyed and without complaint.
  5. A student may raise their hand if a question arises during class.
  6. If, during training, the uniform becomes loose or the belt untied, the student must bow, turn and kneel (on one knee) and then make any necessary adjustments. When finished, stand and turn back forward, bow and resume training.
  7. Black Belts shall be addressed as Sir, Ma'am, Mr. or Ms., Kyo Sa Nim (1st-3rd Dan), or Sa Bu Nim (Master).
  8. Respond to questions and commands with Yes/No Sir or Ma'am.

ENDING CLASS: Bowing Procedure

  1. Students line up, quickly and quietly.
  2. The following commands will end all classes.
  • ATTENTION
  • KNEEL
  • MEDITATION
  • BOW TO INSTRUCTOR THANK YOU SIR
  • FELLOW STUDENT THANK YOU

The bow is the Asian way of showing respect. The student of TANG SOO DO bows whenever entering or leaving the training area, to the flags on the wall, to the instructor at the beginning and end of class and to a partner before and after training together.

HOW TO BOW

The student comes to attention with the back straight, feet together, left foot to right foot, and arms at his sides.