N J TAEKWONDO ACADEMY HANDBOOK

Attention to all members of Nj Taekwondo Academy! These are basic rules of Taekwondo which are set out for the smooth running of your sessions. Following these rules will make more time for learning and practising.

1. All members must learn and abide by the tenets and oath of Taekwondo. 
2. All students must pay respect to their Instructors and Seniors with a bow.
3. Senior grades must assist junior grades, bullying will not be tolerated.
4. All students must bow before entering and exiting the dojang.
5. Students must never face their Instructors, Seniors or Flags whilst setting their uniform.
6. Training fees are due monthly and must be paid in advance.
7. No one will be allowed to train after their first month unless they have joined the Academy and paid their membership fee and insurance in full.
8. Membership and insurance must be renewed and paid for annually.  Members without insurance will not be allowed to train.
9. Taekwondo is a physical activity; all members must be healthy enough to participate.  If you are uncertain as to your health you must consult a Doctor before commencing to train.
10. All martial arts have a measure of risk.  Members must accept that by practising Taekwondo there is a risk they may get injured.
11. Members must not train if they are ill or have an infection of any kind.
12. Members must inform the instructor if they are injured and must not attempt to carry out any instruction or exercise if they feel they are unable to do so safely.
13. Members must inform the instructor and cease training if they begin to feel unwell during the class.
14. Members must wear clean uniform and be careful about their personal hygiene.  Toe and finger nails must be kept short.
15. Jewellery must not be worn whilst training.  Non removable jewellery should be taped up.
16. All sparring at the academy is either non or semi contact, Full contact sparring is absolutely banned for members under the age of 16, and will only be allowed for seniors if requested and supervised by the instructor and both competitors specifically agree.
17. WTF sparring rules must be followed at all times.  Punches to the head, kicks below the waist, use of elbows etc are all banned.  Please ask your instructor if you are unsure about the rules or their application.
18. No sparring will be allowed unless the competitors have full protection, such as groin guards, pads etc.  Equipment is available for purchase from your instructor.
19. Senior grades must assist junior grades, bullying will not be tolerated.
20. Horseplay will not be allowed in the training room.
21. No training can take place without the presence of the instructor.  If he is late then the senior member present can commence a warm up but no Taekwondo moves must be practised.
22. Anybody breaking these rules can be banned from training, either for a period of time to be decided by the instructor or permanently.  Any fees paid in advance will not be refunded