CLASS RULES & ETIQUETTE

A martial arts journey encompasses discipline, respect and humility. At Radiant, we consider our do-jang a sacred place to study martial arts.

Please read the following rules and guidelines. Everyone entering the do-jang should follow these rules. Thank you!

• Students should bow when entering and exiting the do-jang.

• Address instructors and other students with ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’.

• Students should follow all Class Tenets and Class Oath.

• Students are encouraged to arrive 10-15 min prior to class start time. Students should be in uniform and ready to train at the designated class start time. To maximize training, we start on time. In the event you are late, please enter the do-jang quietly and join at the back of the class. We will rearrange ranks during the class. If you need to leave early, please inform an instructor.

• Shoes should be removed upon entry. No shoes on the mats.

• Place shoes, bags, waterbottles, and gear under a chair or off to the front/side of the do-jang to not interfere with training.

• Store your personal items and valuables responsibly. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• No food, gum, candy allowed in do-jang and on mats. Drinks and liquids allowed in responsible containers.

• Please remove all jewelry before entering do-jang. Long hair should be tied back. Fingernails and toenails should be trimmed and free of sharp edges. 

• Please keep your do-bak (uniform) clean and fresh prior to training.

• No foul language, cursing, hate speech, inappropriate discussions, etc.

• No unsupervised sparring. No horseplay or roughhousing.

• Students should do their best to protect themselves and their training partners during class. 

• Have respect for other people’s space and property. Do not touch other people’s belongings. 

• Please remain quiet during instruction. No idle chatter, talking, giggling, etc. If you have a question, please raise your hand at an appropriate time.

• No cell phone use in the do-jang unless taking photos/videos or approved by an instructor. Please keep all cell phone conversations outside.

• If you are sick or have an injury, please inform an instructor and refrain from training.

• Please treat gym equipment with respect and do not intentionally mistreat, destroy or remove any equipment from the gym.

• No smoking or vaping inside or in front of the studio.

• HAVE FUN!