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| Komapsumnida
(Ko
Mahp Sum Ni Da): |
Thank
You |
| Choenmaneyo
(Chun
Man Ae Yo): |
You're
welcome |
| A
major aspect of the Martial Arts is RESPECT. That includes respect for
the art, respect for the culture of the art, respect for the founder of
the art, respect for your instructor, respect for your fellow students,
respect for your training, respect for your nation, and respect for
yourself. It is the respect of ALL life. That respect demonstrates
itself outwardly in courtesy toward others. Tang Soo Do is a traditional
Martial Art that is practiced traditionally with respect and according
to traditional values and customs. Following is a list of some Moo Duk
Kwan traditions, values and etiquette that show respect. |
| Respect Upon
Entering the Do Jang |
| You
should show respect for Tang Soo Do and the Do Jang in which you train
by executing the following: Stand at attention (Cha Ryut), hold you hand
over your heart and bow toward the flags. Quietly enter the Do Jang.
Repeat the bow towards the flags each time you leave and each time you
re-enter the Do Jang. It is a sign of respect and humility (Kyum
Son). |
| Respect for
Training |
| You
show proper respect toward training by concentrating (Chung Shin Tong
Il) in class. That includes not talking about outside events or issues.
It means concentrating on the mental and physical aspects of training
in Tang Soo Do. It helps create an atmosphere in the Do Jang of
internal peace (Jong Sook). |
| Respect for
Senior Members |
| Show
respect to senior members by bowing to them and shaking their hand. The
bow is from the waist at about 45 degrees. While bowing, your hands are
at your side showing trust as well as respect. Junior members should bow
to the senior member and always from the attention position. If there is
more than one senior member present, always acknowledge and bow to the
most senior member first. When shaking hands, the junior always uses two
hands. Senior Dans may use one hand; when they do this they will place
the left hand under their right elbow, keeping the left hand visible as a
sign of trust and respect. |
| Respect for
your Dobok and Dee |
| Your
dobok should never be worn outside the Do Jang while traveling, unless
you are an instructor and you are traveling between classes, or you have
special permission (for example, you are traveling to a demonstration
where they do not have facilities in which to change). Otherwise, you
should take your dobok with you and change at your destination. Show
respect for your dobok by keeping it cleaned and pressed. Show respect
for your dee by keeping it neat and clean, however, NEVER wash your dee.
It is considered disrespectful. Never walk around the Do Jang (or any
location) with your dee not properly tied, or your dobok hanging loose;
your dobok should fit well and be properly closed by crossing just below
the neck. If you need to wear a t-shirt under your dobok, it MUST be pure white,
with no logos or print on it. |
| Respect During
Class |
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Line
up according to seniority with the most senior member of the class at
the right. The instructor or senior student will begin class by calling
all students to attention (Cha Ryut), bowing to the flag (Kuk Gi Bay
Ray), returning to ready stance (Ba Ro), sitting (An Jo), meditating (Muk
Nyum), returning to ready stance (Ba Ro), bowing to the instructor (to
Kyo Sa Pitcher: Sam Dan, Kyo Sa Nim Kay, Kyung Ret). Whenever you receive personal instruction or correction from an
instructor or senior member, always bow and thank them for the time they
took to give that instruction. (Komapsumnida!) All members should bow to the instructor when he or she enters the Do
Jang. The most senior member of the class should call the students to
attention and issue the command. |
| Respect at
Other Times |
| If
you are entering the office of your instructor, knock first. Stand at
attention and wait for the instructor to acknowledge you. Bow before
entering the office. Stand at attention unless your instructor invites
you to sit. When the conversation is over, thank your instructor and
back out of the office. When you reach the door, bow towards your
instructor and exit. If you see your instructor in public, politely bow
and offer your hand in a handshake to express respect. Always
refer to your instructor and other students with respect by using
"Sir". "Ma'am", "Mr.", "Mrs.",
"Miss", "Kyo Sa Nim", and "Sa Bom Nim" as
appropriate. |
  
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