Member Information

Dojang (Studio) Etiquette

• Students should arrive at class 5-10 minutes early.
• Salute the flags upon entering/exiting the Dojang.
• Greet instructor and/or senior members.
• Place shoes on the rack and bags along the wall.
  • Children should get their attendance cards.
• Salute upon entering the training area (mat)
  • If a class is in session students should wait seated on the edge of the mat. If not, students may stretch or practice. (No running, climbing, etc.)
  • Late students should stand at attention at the edge of the mat.
• Students should be silent, still and focused during opening and closing ceremonies.
  • Other students in the Dojang should remain at attention.
  • Parents and visitors are asked to remain silent during this time.

The MDK Belt System

New students begin at white belt, 10^th Geup, and then work their way towards 1^st Geup, Red Belt. After 1^st Geup is 1^st Dan, Midnight Blue Belt. While most styles use a black belt as a symbol of their highest level, the Moo Duk Kwan uses a Midnight Blue Belt. This symbolizes our inability to reach perfection. Just as the midnight sky is infinite, so is our ability to learn. *Tiger Tots are technically 10^th Geup, but after consistent training may be evaluated for 9^th or 8^th Geup depending on their skill level and maturity.