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There are numerous Taekwondo organizations with hundreds of instructors teaching in hundreds of dojangs. Each organization and instructor teaches his or her own interpretation of Taekwondo and operates his or her dojang in accordance with his or her own rules and protocol. The protocol presented below may or may not be in accordance with that of other dojangs, or national or local organizations.

Training in Taekwondo is mental, as well as physical. In addition to self-defense techniques, students learn to build self-control, discipline, and respect for other people. As a part of the training, certain traditions and formal behaviors are observed (protocol). These behaviors do not have any type of religious symbolism, they merely show respect for the oriental cultural roots of Taekwondo. 

Etiquette is an integral part of dojang protocol. Etiquette is your actions that express your respect of another person. Etiquette is a lofty and valued attitude and is a source of harmony and solidarity. To maintain order in a group of students, especially children, there must be strict discipline and enforcement of the rules of etiquette. A moral and modest attitude is important in etiquette. Etiquette "ye" is an essential part of Taekwondo training. Ye is an abbreviation of "kyongnye," the bow that signifies respect to another person or thing.

Students must constantly be guided by a deep respect for Taekwondo, the dojang, and all members of the dojang. Good manners, politeness, courteous behavior, and maintenance of formal etiquette are part of training. Students must know dojang protocol and always obey it.

Student-Instructor Relationship

Confucian values form the base for the Taekwondo student-instructor relationship. These values teach that children must remain obedient and loyal to their parents throughout their lives. Likewise, students are to always obey and respect the instructor. In return, the instructor teaches students to perform Taekwondo properly, helps them become physically and morally strong, and helps them build good character. A dedicated and sincere instructor is an absolute necessity for proper Taekwondo training, and the instructor needs equally dedicated and sincere students. The student-instructor relationship is based upon mutual respect. The instructor must always exemplify the highest level of integrity both inside and outside the dojang. Students must never do anything to dishonor the instructor or the dojang. A student’s misuse of Taekwondo or the creation of a bad personal reputation within the community may result in his or her suspension or expulsion from the school.

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