Student Etiquette

1. Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter or leave the classroom area to demonstrate respect to the instructors and fellow students.

2. If students are late for class, they should ask permission to enter class. Permission must be obtained to leave the class for any reason.

3. All students must turn in their tracking card for each class.

4. Students will respond "Yes/No, Sir or Ma'am" in conversation with instructors, stand
   respectfully and address them by their last name and proper title.

5. Students will turn away from instructor or opponent when adjusting uniform or belt.

6. Students are encouraged to participate in class enthusiastically, however, they are to avoid unnecessary conversation.

7. No student, regardless of rank, may instruct or correct another student without permission from the supervising instructor.

8. A clean uniform is imperative in each class as a reflection of the student's pride.

9. Female students must wear a white T-shirt under their uniform.

10. Students will not wear shoes on the workout floor, unless they are ATA approved martial art shoes.

11. All belts should be tied to hang evenly, as one side represents the mind and the other side represents the body.

12. Students may not engage in free-sparring without all proper gear and direct supervision of an instructor.

13. There will be no use of profanity on the school premises at any time.

14. Permission of the student's instructor is required before a student may attend another ATA school or martial arts function.

15. High ranking visitors to the class should be greeted with appropriate respect; if class is in session, all members should immediately stop and bow.

16. Students, parents and guests will not converse with any person involved in a class session without permission from the instructor.

17. No food, drink or gum may be consumed in the center (except water).

18. Long hair should be tied back.

19. Have fun.