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Grading Etiquette
A grading is the students method of progressing through the Tae Kwon-do
belt system. Within the TAGB all gradings are carried out by founder
members and committee members, all of whom have vase experience in Tae
Kwon-do and will expect the highest standards in order to allow you to
advance. In tradition with the military history of Tae kwon-do, gradings
are conducted in a formal manner. Detailed below are items of etiquette to
assist a student in successfully passing the gradings. Ensure
you dobok is clean and pressed. Make sure you belt is tied correctly. The
date and location of your grading should be filled out correctly in the
appropriate place in your licence booklet. If you are required to spar
as part of you grading, you will need a full set of undamaged and clean
safety equipment. Arrive in plenty of time for the start of your
grading. Address all senior grades and instructors as "Sir" or
"Ma'am". When entering the grading dojang, be sure to bow
towards the front of the dojang or the flags (if present). When your
name is called, answer loud and clear with the response "Here
Sir!". Make your way quickly to your mark as instructed. When at
your mark, take up attention stance, bow and then ready stance. When
asked you name and grade, come to attention, raise you right hand and
loudly say you name and present grade, then assume the ready stance again. Listen
to the instructions from your examiner and at no time talk unnecessarily. Should
you need to adjust your dobok or belt, do so while facing away from your
examiner. When answering theory questions, you will be asked to come to
attention, bow and then assume ready stance. You may change position only
to demonstrate techniques or stances. Only when dismissed by the
examiner may you leave your mark. Your grading begins when you enter the
grading dojang and is only finished when you are instructed to leave the
dojang. When leaving the dojang, be sure to bow towards the examiner
and/or flags. Back |
