STUDIO RULES and PROTOCOL
At Omega Martial Arts we believe in following rules and protocol so that we can maintain structure and discipline within the studio. The following rules and protocols are to be followed at all times while in or around the Omega studio:
GENERAL RULES FOR THE OMEGA STUDENT
Every student must strive to represent martial art qualities both inside and outside of the studio.
Every student must strive to have integrity in all that he/she does and says.
Every student should promote the highest moral character through the training of Omega Tao.
Every student should respect and obey his/her parents, teacher and seniors.
Every student should love his/her country and contribute to his/her community.
Every student will show his/her fellow students the utmost respect and consideration both inside and outside of class.
Every student should always remember that the ultimate purpose of Omega Martial Arts is to develop and promote physical, mental, and spiritual health.
THE UNIFORM AND BELT
Every student is required to wear their uniform while practicing martial arts; in the warmer months, students may wear Omega T-Shirts only (instead of uniform tops). Students are not to wear their uniforms as costumes or pajamas.
Students are not to wear their belts outside the studio, except for approved martial art events.
Students should exercise care to keep their dobok clean at all times. It is important to show respect to your uniform and yourself at all times.
IN THE DOJANG
Every student must bow toward the flags when he/she enters and leaves the studio. Students must also bow when walking onto or leaving the training floor.
All shoes should be placed in either the shoe rack in the front vestibule or in the appropriate dressing room.
Every student will address his/her instructors by sir or ma’am, or the appropriate instructor title.
There is no smoking inside the studio or anywhere on Omega Martial Arts property.
There is no swearing or use of any other profane language or actions in the studio or on Omega Martial Arts property.
No wearing of shoes, eating, drinking, or chewing gum while on the training floor.
While inside the studio, cell phones are be turned to vibrate or off mode.
Students are to help keep the studio clean; if something needs to be picked up or cleaned up then do it.
Always replace equipment to its proper place after use.
No rough housing or dangerous play while inside the studio.
If a student is late for class, he/she will respectfully approach the head instructor and ask for permission to enter the class.
If a student needs to leave class early or go to the bathroom, he/she will ask permission from the head instructor first before leaving the training floor.
While in class or testing, and if asked to be seated, students will sit cross-legged and not leaning against the mirrors, walls, or kicking bags.
When sparring (with contact), every student must wear the studio required sparring gear. Including: Head, hand, and feet gear, mouth guard and groin cup for males.
Approved weapon use is permitted inside the studio for students green belt and above.
Students are not to wear watches or any sort of jewelry while in class or testing.
