START THE CLASS
It is the responsibility of the senior belt present to be sure class begins in a timely fashion
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Senior belt calls: Line up by belt rank
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The class responds : Yes sir and/or ma’am
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Senior belt says: Face the flags - Attention stance - Bow
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Senior belt says: Face masters - Bow
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Senior belt says: On your kneel
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Senior belt says:
Ten articles of mental training (for child students) Listen and Repeat
Be loyal to your country "Loyalty"
Be obedient to your parents "Obedience"
Be loving to your family "Love"
Be cooperative with others "Cooperation"
Be faithful to friends "Faithfulness"
Be respectful of Masters "Respect"
Be honest in personal affairs "Honesty"
Show concern for others "Compassion"
Never attack without reason "Mercy"
Finish what you start "Persistence"
Or student pledge (for adult students) Listen and Repeat
Students understand that the martial arts program works to improve the whole person. Therefore, it insists on the constant interaction between the spiritual and the physical. Students will follow the high ideals of all cultures long ago such as acceptance, non-violence, respect for their peers, dedication to duty, and honor to their superiors.
Students shall maintain a good relationship with their school. Students will be loyal to the spirit of martial arts, as well as to those who are inspired by the martial arts spirit. Since Students have chosen to become a martial artist, Students are thankful to be loyal to its spirit.
Students will not criticize other students. An unwritten rule of martial arts requires that students only speak well of other students.
Students shall be very careful about making promises, but Students shall keep the ones they do make
Students shall be on time for class.
I shall react maturely in every event, regardless of whether it is favorable, frustrating, or disastrous, as I represent my school.
I will always act with my purpose before me I will act with sincerity and honesty.
I will endeavor to overcome any shyness I might feel in front of an audience. In this effort, I will assist my instructors in teaching beginning students whenever possible.
I will not hesitate to take the necessary risks to develop into an ideal martial artist
l will finish what I start, to reach my goals, and set new ones.
8. Senior belt says: Two claps – Grand bow – Return – Stand up
9. Class responds: Courtesy
10. Senior belt leads: Stretching
END THE CLASS
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Senior belt calls: Line up by belt rank
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The class responds: Yes sir and/or ma’am
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Senior belt says: Turn around – Listen to position – Fix your uniform and belt – Stand up when you are done
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Senior belt says: Face the flags - Attention stance - Bow
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Senior belt says: Face masters - Bow
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Senior belt says: Put your hands on your knees – Say "ki hap" 5 times after me
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The class responds: Repeat after
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Senior belt says: One two three
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The class responds: Three claps
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Senior belt says: Who is the best?
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The class responds: We are
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Senior belt says: Class dismissed