Escambia Martial Arts
Dojang Rules
Learn the official dojang rules and etiquette at Escambia Martial Arts including respect, discipline, safety, uniforms, class behavior, and traditional Kyuki-Do martial arts expectations for students and families.
Dojang Rules
The dojang is a place of discipline, respect, and personal growth. These rules help preserve the integrity of our training environment and honor the traditions of Kyuki-Do. Every student is expected to uphold them with pride and consistency.
General Etiquette
No shoes on the mats or training area.
No shoes on the mats or training area.
Bow when entering and leaving the dojang.
Bow when entering and leaving the dojang.
Bow to the head instructor the first time you see him each day. Address him as “Sir” or “Sabom-nim.”
Bow to the head instructor the first time you see him each day. Address him as “Sir” or “Sabom-nim.”
Bow to all black belts the first time you see them each day. Address them as “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
Bow to all black belts the first time you see them each day. Address them as “Sir” or “Ma’am.”
Turn away from the class when adjusting your dobok (uniform) or dhee (belt).
Turn away from the class when adjusting your dobok (uniform) or dhee (belt).
Respect & Responsibility
Help maintain cleanliness and setup of the dojang. Use equipment respectfully.
Help maintain cleanliness and setup of the dojang. Use equipment respectfully.
Report all injuries to an instructor before class or testing.
Report all injuries to an instructor before class or testing.
No food or drinks in the dojang.
No food or drinks in the dojang.
Do not attend class under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not attend class under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not attempt techniques until they’ve been demonstrated by an instructor.
Do not attempt techniques until they’ve been demonstrated by an instructor.
Class Conduct
If late, wait at the side, stand at attention, and “bow in” when acknowledged.
If late, wait at the side, stand at attention, and “bow in” when acknowledged.
If you must leave during class, inform the instructor and “bow out.”
If you must leave during class, inform the instructor and “bow out.”
Maintain discipline. Know the Tenets of Kyuki-Do and the Kyuki-Do Pledge.
Maintain discipline. Know the Tenets of Kyuki-Do and the Kyuki-Do Pledge.
Light contact only in sparring. Controlled techniques are expected. Sparring requires instructor permission.
Light contact only in sparring. Controlled techniques are expected. Sparring requires instructor permission.
Be courteous. Help fellow students whenever possible.
Be courteous. Help fellow students whenever possible.
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