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MIREU PARENT EXPECTATIONS

As a parent or guardian, you play a vital role in your child's Martial Arts journey! We’ve outlined some of the essential elements of their program below, even though they'll have their own student manual. 

 

They will be required to demonstrate their knowledge during promotion testing. It's important to remember that fulfilling all the requirements is crucial for their promotion. We are excited for you to be an amazing support person in their exciting adventure!

Martial Arts Benefits

There are so many benefits to a regular Martial Arts practice. 

  • Better focus, concentration, and organization

  • Learning respect for self and others

  • Increased self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Greater self-discipline and mental toughness

  • Improved strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility

  • Learning patience with self and others

  • Stress relief and increased energy

  • Personal safety and competency in self-defense

  • Giving back to the community​​

Parent Policy & Age Guidelines

Mireu Martial Arts is a place where we cherish the uniqueness of each child and person who participates, but we must ensure a safe and focused atmosphere where everyone can learn. To ensure the safety of everyone we have instituted a set of guidelines for all children (4 - 14 years old) who participate in our martial arts programs.

 

  • Children must be able to participate independently in class; following the instructors and higher belts.

  • Children must be able to participate in group learning sessions.

  • Children must be able to respond to redirection (from an instructor or parent/guardian).

  • Children who do not fall under the age categories below that require special accommodations (medical or behavioral) will be asked to follow Guideline #3.

 

Guideline #1:  Children 4 - 6 y/o must have a parent/guardian* inside the dojang while the child is participating in activities.

 

Guideline #2:  Children 7 - 9 y/o must have a parent/guardian on the Mireu Martial Arts property (inside or outside the dojang is acceptable) while the child is participating in activities. 

 

Guideline #3:  During the first 2 - 3 months, children 10 - 14 y/o must have a parent/guardian on the Mireu Martial Arts property while we get to know each child’s individual needs. 

 

*Guardians must be 18 years or older. 

 

Any parent or guardian that is responsible for a child must have an active phone number in our Kicksite system. If a child seems to need any special accommodation(s) (medical or behavioral) during a class, we will call you if you are not on site.

Code of Conduct

Promptness

If class begins at 5:00, everyone should be in the dojang ready to practice by 4:50. Being punctual is an important quality everyone should strive for because instructors and fellow students should not have to wait for others.

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Cleanliness

Taekwondo is a contact Martial Art and Sport. Everyone should come to practice with a clean body in a clean uniform (Do Bok). Fingernails and toenails should be neatly trimmed to prevent injury and possible infection to your partner.

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Conduct

The Dojang is a place for serious training, not a social gathering. Foul language and poor sportsmanship or conduct will not be tolerated. The good conduct rule applies to promotional testing, competition, and during class. A student should never criticize, insult, or blame their partner for not performing well.

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Silence

Students should refrain from idle conversation while at practice and direct all questions to Black belts or the instructor. When the instructor is talking they should have your undivided attention. If a student has a relevant question, they should raise their hand and wait to be called on. If a student needs a break or bathroom break, they must ask the instructor or a black belt without interrupting class.

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Respect

Instructors and Black belts are the most qualified to teach. Students should never contradict their Instructor or Black belts during class regardless of what they may believe to be a correct technique, because it is considered very disrespectful in Martial Arts. Students should come to Taekwondo practice with an open mind, ready to be filled with knowledge.

Dojang Rules

Each belt level must memorize their Dojang Rules for Promotion Testing.

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WHITE & YELLOW BELTS

  • Bow to the flags upon entering and exiting the dojang.

  • When entering the dojang bow to your instructor and all senior belts.

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ORANGE BELTS

  • Turn away from the flags and all senior belts when adjusting your belt or dobok (uniform).

  • Bow before and after addressing a senior belt.

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GREEN BELTS

  • Do NOT bow to a senior belt or master if he or she is practicing or instructing others unless definite eye contact has been established.

  • Dobok (uniform) is not to be worn shopping, to school for play, etc... It is only to be worn for class or demonstrations.

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BLUE BELTS

  • Do not chew gum or eat candy in the dojang.

  • No profanity will be used in the dojang.

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BROWN BELTS

  • No Jewelry will be worn during class.

  • No horse play in the dojang.

 

BROWN/RED BELT​

  • Students should behave in a disciplined manner while training.

  • Keep your dobok and your sparring gear, body, hair, and teeth clean at all times. Everyone over 10 years of age should wear deodorant to class.

 

RED BELTS & ABOVE​

  • Remember that you are a martial artist in and out of the dojang. Treat others with respect and never misuse your art.

Home Rules

Students 18 and under: Each belt level must memorize their Home Rules for Promotion Testing.

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WHITE BELTS

  • Children will respect parents and family members at all times.

  • Children will greet their parents when they enter the house and say goodbye when they leave.

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YELLOW BELTS

  • Children will be truthful at all times.

  • Children will maintain a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.

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GREEN BELTS

  • Children must help with household chores.

  • Children will keep their own room neat and clean.

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BLUE BELTS

  • Children must keep their body, hair, and teeth clean at all times.

  • Children will not interrupt adult conversations.

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BROWN BELTS

  • Children will study their school work at school and at home.

  • Children must show respect for teachers and peers at all times.

 

BROWN/RED BELTS

  • Children should always finish what they have started.

 

RED BELTS & ABOVE: ALL HOME RULES

House Chores

For students 18 and under:

 

Taekwondo is about being grateful for and respectful to parents/guardians. Developing a habit of helping around the house will improve your success in transitioning into adulthood.

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Students are required to complete five (5) instances of house chores, regularly, during each testing term.

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Parents must sign and verify that all house chores were completed and without complaint for students to pass promotion testing.

Community Volunteering

Taekwondo is about giving back to the community, not just kicking, hitting, or belt promotions. 

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Students are required to volunteer two (2) times during each testing term. Testing terms are approximately every two months, so volunteering is approximately one (1) per month.

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Students should write up a short description of their volunteer experience and they should have their volunteer activities verified and signed. Students should be able to talk about their volunteering experience during promotion testing.

The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo

The actions and behavior of the Taekwondo practitioner are expected to be in accordance with the tenets and with all their implications. Taekwondo regards the tenets as values all taekwondo students should hold.

 

The 5 Tenets explain and summarize the entire teaching of Taekwondo.

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Students will be asked to know and understand these tenets during their yellow belt training.

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COURTESY [YE UI]

Kindness, humility, politeness, and respect

 

INTEGRITY [YOM CHI]

Morality and honesty with self and others at all times

 

PERSEVERANCE [IN NAE]

Persistence regardless of obstacles, difficulties, or occasional let downs

 

SELF-CONTROL [KUK GI]

Ability to control strong emotions such as love, hate, anger, joy, sadness, etc.

It is also the ability to physically control body motions and preventing unnecessary injuries to others.

 

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT [BAEKJOOL]

Unbreakable will and beliefs. Strong. Brave.

The 5 Ethical Rules of Taekwondo

The action and behavior of the Taekwondo practitioner are expected to be in accordance with these rules and all their implications.

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Students will be asked to know and understand these tenants during their ORANGE BELT training.

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  1. Loyalty to Nation [Sa goon yi Choong]

  2. Obedience to Parents [Sa Chin Yi Hyo]

  3. Confidence in Friends [Boon oo yu Shin]

  4. Never Retreat from an Enemy Attack [Yim jeon moo twe]

  5. Refrain from the Senseless Killing of all Living Things [Sal seng yi tek]

Taekwondo Promotion Pre-Testing Protocols

In the month leading up to Promotion testing, you should find an adult BLUE Belt or higher to get your child's pre-testing stripes for Form, Step Sparring, and High Kick.

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Don't wait too long!

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Your child is not guaranteed their stripe when they demonstrate because getting a stripe is part of the test. They need to show proficiency in their form, step sparring, and kick + answer questions related to their belt to get each stripe.

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Help your child by quizzing them at home on items listed in the General Guidelines section below.

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To note: There isn't always time after class for students to demonstrate and receive their stripes, so arriving 20-30 minutes early to class is the best time to get their stripes testing in.

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Pre-testing starts the Monday before Promotion Testing.​

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  • Students must have all 3 stripes to pre-test.

  • Students must fill out their testing form and return it with payment by end of class Thursday. A parent/guardian can help younger students fill out their forms.

    • If students don't turn in their form by end of class on Thursday, an extra fee above the testing cost will be required. No exceptions.

  • Students must include their signed volunteer sheet with their testing form.

    • Required: two instances of community volunteering

  • Child Students under 18 must include their signed house chores with their testing form.

Taekwondo Promotion Testing: General Guidelines

  • Students must be able to demonstrate techniques with proper Ki Hap.

  • Students must be able to display proficiency of their form (poomsae) and Step Sparring.

  • Students must be able to answer questions related to their belt level such as:

    • The name and meaning of their form (poomsae).​

    • The name of their high kick.

    • The name of their sparing technique.

    • Home Rules (for their belt level)

    • Dojang Rules (for their belt level)

    • The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo (Yellow belt and up)

    • The 5 Ethical Rules of Taekwondo (Orange belt and up)

  • Students 18 and under must provide proof of adequate completion of assigned chores prior to testing [utilizing the House Chore Checklist].

  • All students must provide proof of two (2) instances of volunteering in the community [utilizing the Volunteer Verification sheet].​​

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