Taekwondo Etiquette

Etiquette, discipline and respect are a large part of Taekwondo as with many martial arts.

General Taekwondo Etiquette

  • Always bow when entering or leaving the training hall (dojang)
  • Always bow when walking onto or off of the training mats, facing inwards
  • Always refer to senior grades as sir
  • When bowing to others, bow low and break eye contact to show respect
  • When holding pads, hold properly to allow others to train correctly