Senior
Master Garrett DeWitt |
School
Motto:
Jung Sin Il Do Ha-Sa Bul Sung
Nothing is impossible once you set your mind to it, with enthusiasm and
persistance.
Student Oath:
1. I shall observe the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
2. I shall respect my instructors and seniors.
3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do.
4. I shall be a champion of freedon and justice.
5. I shall build a more peaceful world.
Tenets:
1. COURTESY: Be, Polite, Considerate, Helpful, Not vain
or boastful.
2. INTEGRITY: To have high moral standards, Be honest and truthful.
3. PERSERVERANCE: To keep on going, even though you are tired. To push
your body and mind to excel and NEVER give up on the positive things in
your life.
4. SELF-CONTROL: To have control of your emotions, not to show anger,
frustrations or fear. Do not be intimidated.
5. INDOMITABLE SPIRIT: To have a "never give up attitude" under
any circumstance. Do what is right which may not always be popular. This
"attitude" will demonstrate your true character and will build
strong commitment skills.
Korean
Terminology
Ap-Seo-Gi: short front stance
Ap-Koo-Bi: long front stance
Kee-Mar-Sea: horse back stance
Dou-Bock: uniform
Dou-Jahng: school
Sang-Dan: rising block
Jung-Dan: middle block
Ha-Dan: low block
Tae: bigness
Geuk: eternity
Tae-Geuk: no form, no beginning, no end
Kukie: flag
Kyung-Net: bow
Dwie-Ro: backward
Chari-Ryut: attention
Chun-Be: ready stance
Bar-Row: back to ready stance
Hyung: form or poomse
Poomse: Form hyung
Hie-Cho: dismiss
Soo-Go: thank you, we had a good workout
Kong-Keok: attack
Ko-Mahn: stop
She-Jahk: begin
Shi-Uh: rest
Ki-Harp: yell
Soo-Ki: hand techniques
Kicks
Up
Chagi = front kick
Dolyo Chagi = round kick
Holyo Chagi = hook kick
Yup Chagi = side kick
Dwei Chagi = back kick
Bandal Chagi = cresent kick
Numbers
One = Ha Na
Two = Tul
Three = Set
Four = Net
Five = Tasot
Six = Yosot
Seven = Il gup
Eight = Yodul
Nine = Ahhup
Ten = Yuhl
School Rules:
1. Everyone (each student) must BOW to the flag, the instructors,
and all black belts upon entering or leaving class. Disrespect/disregard
for this rule will not be tolerated.
2. Do not enter class late or leave early without expressed permission
from the instructor. (Permission to enter class late, Sir/Ma'am? or Permission
to leave class early, Sir/Ma'am?
3. Loud conversation, laughter, chewing of gum, wearing watches or other
jewelry (chains, earrings, etc...) is not permitted during class.
4. Students are to wear a clean uniform (dou-bock), keep their toe nails/finger
nails clean and short. Hands and feet are also to be kept clean.
5. Do not engage in any activties (getting into trouble, fighting, using
profanity, etc...) which might degrade the code/ethics of Tae Kwon Do
and/or the reputation of De Witt Martial Arts. Students who are verbally
or physically aggressive toward others or other students, either in class,
in their school, at work, home, etc... will be dismissed! No Exceptions!
6. All students must assume a position of attention whenever talking to
their instructor, or any other black belt. Each student must use the words,
"Yes Sir", "No Sir, "Yes Ma'am", "No Ma'am"
throughout their conversation. Any student who continually disregards
this rule will be dismissed from further training... no matter who this
student is.
7. Students are expected to be courteous and understanding. They are also
expected to help new students feel comfortable and assist them in learning
the basics as required by their instructor.
8. Any substitute/assistant instructor is to be spoken to and addressed/treated
as any student would treat their own instructor. ANY DISPRESPECT WILL
RESULT IN A WARNING. ONE WARNING WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO EXPULSION FROM
THIS SCHOOL, WITHOUT A REFUND.
9. You must have approval of this school and your instructor to compete
in any tournament, any demonstration or to participate in any other martial
arts school or event. (DO NOT BREAK THIS RULE!)
10. If the uniform becomes out of place during class, turn away from the
other students and instructors, then adjust the uniform and resume training.
Living Rules For Children
1.
Children will respect their parents, teachers, and elders.
2. Children will enter their house with a cheerful "Hello!"
and "good-bye" when they leave and absolutely must inform their
parent/parents "where they are going."
3. Children will be kind to their brothers and sisters.
4. Children will keep their hair, body, and teeth clean daily.
5. Children will keep their household clean and neat.
6. Children will not interrupt adult conversations.
7. Children will not use bad language at home, at school or elsewhere.
8. Children will not use Tae Kwon Do or Hap Ki Do on friends and family.
9. Children will "work hard in school and do their best to obtain
and maintain honor roll status"
(A.) Open your books and review what you have studied today.
(B.) Do you homework.
(C.) Preview what you will study tomorrow.
10. Children will address adults as Mr., Mrs., or Ms. And their last name
whenever they are addressing, visiting them. They are also to do this
within our Dojang, regardless of the adults rank.
11. Open and close vehicle doors for your parents, especially your mother.
Open doors for others, whenever possible, upon entering or leaving a building.
Living Rules for Teenagers
1.
Respect and obey your parent/ parents, teachers, and other authority.
2. Show respect for other people's property and for public property.
3. Always try your best in school. Do your homework and prepare yourself
for the future.
4. Do NOT drink or use drugs.
5. Keep your room neat. Do your laundry and clean up after yourself in
the kitchen.
6. Be kind and helpful to your brothers and sisters.
7. Be trustworthy and loyal by always telling the truth.
8. Be cheerful and optimistic, look on the bright side of everything.
9. Be brave and have courage to stand up for what you believe is right.
10. Open and close vehicle doors for your parents, especially you mother.
Open doors for others whenever possible, upon entering or leaving a building.
11. Never use Tae Kwon Do on family and friends.
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