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Opening & Closing Ceremonies

 Front of DoJang, Student's Responsibilities, Opening Class, Closing Class, WTSDA Insignia Symbolism

 

     The front of the DoJang is organized as below:

 

 

 

GrandMaster
J.C. Shin
 

OR

     


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GrandMaster
J.C. Shin
     
           
             
 

Student's Responsibilities
 

   

DO NOT DISTURB CLASS IN SESSION
 

    1. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled class.
2. Remove shoes before entering the workout area.
3. Salute the flags when entering or leaving the Dojang.
4. Place shoes & belongings neatly in your gym bag.
5. Sign in upon entering the Dojang.
6. Keep Dobohk neat, clean and odor free.
7. Quietly prepare for class.
  8. Respect should always be shown to instructors and fellow students.
9. Students and guests should always be well mannered and behaved.
10. Attend class on a regular and consistent schedule
11. Talk to the instructor about make-up classes.
12. Proper effort and spirit should always be shown in class.
13. Practice and exercise at home will give better results.
14. Maintain and develop a positive well disciplined attitude.
 

 

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Opening Class

Students line up according to rank and seniority.  The highest ranking member stands at the front right, the second highest rank to the immediate left side of the highest ranking student and so forth in a continuing decreasing order of rank to the left forming lines behind the first line as necessary.  The instructor takes a position in the front center of the class. The highest ranking member in the class calls the following Korean commands:

Cha Ryut

(attention)

Kukgi Bae Rye

(salute the flag)

Ba Ro

(return)

Ahn Jo

(sitting position)

Muk Yum

(meditation)

Ba Ro

(return)

Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet

(bow to Grandmaster)

Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet

(bow to instructor)

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Closing Class

The instructor and students line up as done for opening class and he highest ranking member in the class calls the following Korean commands:

Cha Ryut

(attention)

Kukgi Bae Rye

(salute the flag)

Ba Ro

(return)

Muk Yum

(meditation)

Ba Ro

(return)

Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet

(bow to Grandmaster)

Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet

(bow to instructor)

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  WTSDA Insignia Symbolism

Six Stars: Represents the six inhabited continents and shows that Tang Soo Do is now worldwide
Um, Yang: Red and blue half-circle symbol represents universal concept of opposing but complimentary forces.  It is also the central symbol of the Korean flag where Tang Soo Do originated (Korean Heritage)
Flying Side Kick:
Represents the special and unique character of Tang Soo Do and the whole person concept
Red Circle:
Unity and brotherhood
Globe: Means our organization covers the world
Bottom Belt:
Master's Belt - represents the ultimate goal of all Tang Soo Do students
Practitioner:
Mastering the art of Tang Soo Do
Color Combination:
Red, blue, black
 

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