In order to be comfortable and knowledgable with the courtesies expected, the student may review the following list:

  Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter and/or leave the
classroom area, even if the area is not being used for workout. (The "bow" is the 
Oriental-handshake" used in showing respect toward the flags, fellow students, 
and instructors.)

  If a student is unavoidably tardy for class, he should bow at the edge of the workout 
floor and wait  to be recognized by the instructor, he may then ask permission to join
the class.


  Students should use the restroom before coming to class.  If necessary, it is 
acceptable during class to ask permission to be excused.  Students will respond 
"Yes/No, Sir"or "Yes/No, Ma'am", as appropriate, in all conversations with instructors. 

  Students will stand respectfully and bow whenever greeting an instructor, in or out of 
the classroom.  

  Students will address instructors by the last name and the proper title (Mr., Mrs., Miss), 
regardless of any personal or family relationship.

  Students are encouraged to participate in class enthusiastically. However, students 
should avoid unnecessary conversation and should speak only at the proper times.   
If a student does not understand a directive, he is allowed to raise his/her hand and 
ask that the instruction be repeated.

  A student is expected, however, to pay careful attention so the class may proceed 
without interruption.

  The Senior student among students of the same rank is the one who achieved the 
rank first. If the rank was earned at the same time, seniority may be determined by 
length of time in Taekwondo or by chronological age. An instructor may also prefer 
to "rotate" the senior position.

   No student, regardless of rank, may instruct or correct another student without 
the direct and specific permission and supervision of the instructor.

   A student's personal appearance in class is a reflection of their pride. Cleanliness 
of person and uniform is imperative.

   If students are allowed to use the classroom for informal workout they should 
wear the standard uniform or appropriately modest and respectful workout clothing. 
No shorts.

   Students in informal workout sessions may not engage in free-sparring without the 
direct supervision of an instructor.

  If a student is in the room when the "Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo" pledge 
is recited, he/she must stand at attention and recite the pledge with the group, whether 
or he is in uniform or a participant in the group session.

   Hair should be short or pulled back. No headbands or sweatbands are to be worn 
other than ATA approved headbands.

   There is to be no smoking or use of tobacco products in the school at any time.
 Use of tobacco products, or consumption of alcohol are prohibited any time while 
in uniform. There will be no use of profanity on the school premises or at a ATA 
class, or activity.

   Permission of the student's instructor is required before a student may attend 
another ATA school or another martial arts school.

   High ranking visitors to the class should be greeted with appropriate respect;
 if class is in session, it should immediately be interrupted for this salutation.

   Students will turn away from the instructor or opponent when adjusting
 uniform or belt.

Students will not wear shoes on the workout floor.

Women students must wear a white T-shirt under the uniform.

No jewelry shall be worn with the uniform. (A few instructors allow a wedding ring).
 
  Students, parents, and guests will not converse with any person involved in a 
class session without the permission of the instructor.

   No student may work on forms or techniques of any rank higher than his own.
Complaints, infractions, or violations of moral and/or ethical standards of ATA 
should be reported in the proper order:

   a. Student to Instructor   
   b. Instructor to Head Instructor
   c. Head Instructor to Regional Officer  
   d. Regional Officer to National Officer
   e. National Officer to President