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Rules and Etiquette

 The Rules for any ATF Dojang (which Manderino Martial Arts is)

 CHILDREN'S HOME RULES

1 Children must show respect to their parents and family members at all times.
2 Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house and tell them goodbye when they leave.
3 Children shall be truthful at all times.
4 Children will maintain a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
5 Children must help with household chores.
6 Children will keep their own room neat and clean.
7 Children must keep their body, hair and teeth clean every day.
8 Children will not interrupt adult conversations.
9 Children will study their homework at school and at home.
10 Children must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.

 FEDERATION RULES


atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) If you arrive to class after it has begun, enter the Dojang and wait on your right knee until the instructor places you in the class. Do not leave class without the instructors permission.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) The following are prohibited in the Dojang:Shoes, Smoking, Eating, Drinking, Chewing Gum, Intoxication, Bad Language, Arguing and Horseplay.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) Always wear a clean A.T.F. uniform to class and wear no jewelry (except of a religious nature).
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) Full gear must be worn at all times when sparring. Sparring gear to consist of:Head,Hand and Foot Protection. Men will wear protective cups and all participants will use mouth guards.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) Whenever you approach your instructor to address him or her, bow first and then speak to them politely.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) Senior belt students should set a good example. They should show respect for and help lower belt students. Lower belt students should always show respect for their senior belt fellow students.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) Do not demonstrate or teach Tang Soo Do outside the Dojang without the express permission of your instructor. Never degrade Tang Soo Do or the reputation of the school.
atfsm.jpg (6033 bytes) You must have permission from your instructor to participate in any tournament or other martial art activity. All awards will be displayed for recognition at the school for a short time.
  
THE FIVE CODES OF TANG SOO DO

1 Loyalty to country
2 Obedience to parents
3 Honor friendship
(trust among brotherhood and friends)
4 No retreat in battle
(always finish what you start)
5 In fighting choose with sense and honor
(never take a life unless another life is in danger)