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YYOUR FIRST CLASS in taekwondo is an exciting, adrenaline-filled experience. You will be entering into a new world—a world that you have no doubt seen in countless moments on television and in the movies, but have not personally experienced.

Training Begins

Prior to beginning your first class, you will be instructed in the basic protocols of taekwondo. Commonly, an assistant instructor will be assigned to you to detail these essential elements of taekwondo.

You will be instructed in the appropriate techniques of respect, which are adhered to in all schools of taekwondo. You will be taught that you must immediately bow upon entering the martial art studio. This bowing symbolizes that you are formally demonstrating respect for your school.

You will be taught that upon entering the school you must also immediately remove your shoes. The reason shoes are removed in a school of taekwondo is to both demonstrate respect for the school and to symbolize that you are entering a training hall.

Once your shoes have been removed and you have entered the school, you will then be taught that you must bow to your instructor or instructors before you progress toward the dressing room where you will change into your uniform. Bowing to your instructor is also an essential sign of respect.