Rockville Martial Arts
& Learning Center

General Information

Attendance
Your attendance in class is expected.. If you are unable to attend for two or more sessions, please give us a call. Remember, new material is covered at almost every class and anything that upsets your normal routine can make it difficult to keep up with the class.

Business Procedures
1. All payments must be made promptly and to the manager of the school. Feel free to discuss financial problems with the manager. It will be kept confidential.
2. If you plan to miss four weeks or more, please notify the manager and your program will be extended accordingly. REMEMBER: Even if you are out, temporarily or otherwise, YOUR PAYMENTS ARE STILL DUE.
3. In case of snow or bad weather, please listen to the local radio stations or call the station to find out if classes will be held. In general, RMALC follows the Montgomery County Public Schools inclement weather policy. (If MCPS is closed, RMALC is closed.)

Conduct During Class
■ Prompt attendance is expected of all students.
■ No student shall join or leave class in progress without the instructor’s permission.
■ During class, practice only when the instructor teaches. Do not try to skip ahead by watching advanced students.
■ No student is allowed to teach another student during class unless instructed to do so.
■ Students are to practice caution at all times. Respect is a must for all.

Equipment
1. Training with equipment greatly reduces the risk of injury. Therefore, it is necessary that each student have a complete set of sparring equipment approved by RMALC. To insure proper compliance with our standards, sparring equipment must be purchased at the school.
2. Training equipment helps one to develop endurance and more powerful kicks. It also improves one’s speed, timing, and distance.

Forms
1. Forms are the way in which we express the beauty and art of our style.
2. A TAE KWON DO form is a choreographed pattern of movements utilizing the karate techniques. Some of the advanced forms are put to music. These forms are referred to as Martial Ballet.
3. Form technique is very important and is the main criteria on which one is judged at testing time. When practicing your forms, it is important to keep in mind the proper foot work, timing, and coordination of each movement.

General Rules and Regulations
■ No profanity in the studio.
■ No smoking in the studio.
■ No drinking or eating in the studio.
■ No shoes in the Do-jang.
■ Students must always keep their uniforms clean and washed regularly. Please be considerate of others.
■ Students must keep fingernails and toenails trimmed.
■ No gum chewing in the studio.
■ No student behind on payments will be allowed to test.
■ No horseplay, running, or fooling around in the studios.

The Keop
The Keop is the short, powerful yell usualy accompanied by a particular stance, block, punch, or kick. The Keop has a dual effect, that of giving you additional physical and mental power, and that of intimidating your opponent.
Self-Defense Techniques
Self-defense techniques are prearranged defensive moves for a particular attack. The techniques taught by RMALC keep in mind the body reactions fo the attacker, forcing them to use their weight, balance, and power against themselves. There is no wasted body movement.

Training Hints
1. Do no rush the movements.
2. Concentrate on the proper form and execution of each movement.
3. Be conscious of proper timing.
4. Do the technique slowly, to concentrate on points 1, 2, and 3; then increase the speed each time you repeat the technique.
5. After practicing by yourself, work the technique with a partner using the method in point 4.
6. Practice each technique at least five times, 2-4 times per week.
7. Discuss any questions you have with an instructor.

Wearing Apparel
1. A complete uniform must be worn by all students who have completed the introductory course. Students are to wear only a tradition white or black uniform with the proper patches and RMALC logo. Students may also wear an “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” t-shirt with the uniform pants.
2. The belt must be worn in the proper fashion, in the color representing your rank, and must be worn at all times. The belt knot must be tied correctly. If you have any questions as to how to tie your belt, ask your instructor.
3. No jewelry can be worn during class. All valuables should be left at home.

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Testing Information
Our chief goal at RMALC is for our students to steadily develop better mental, physical, and spiritual proficiency. This is done by their graduation into progressively more demanding classes. To determine when a student is ready to advance, specific pre-designed tests are given. If the student passes the test, the student is awarded a higher rank which denotes the student’s proficiency level and gives him/her recognition for his achievements.

Testing requirements

Belt Rank	Number of Months
No-White	1-2
White-Yellow	2-3
Yellow-Green	** 2-3
Green-Blue	3-4
Blue-Purple	3-4
Purple-Red	3-4
Red-Brown	4-5
Brown-Brown Sr	5-6
Brown Sr.-Black (1st Dan)	8-12

 

 

 

■ The above monthly averages are based on students attending a minimum of 2-3 classes per week.
■ Each advance in belt rank will improve one’s total awareness and use of the mental and physical abilities which are within each of us: confidence, concentration, memory, and relaxation will be strengthened.
■ Balance, power, speed coordination, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning and reactions improve as one attains each belt. Thus, with increased confidence and strength, each student will be able to fulfill their ultimate potential. In addition, all students must pass the pre-test which is held during the week prior to the testing date.
■ The Master and only the Master will determine who tests and who does not test.

** All students must purchase sparring equipment from RMALC after achieving the Green belt level. See Mr. Nick for details.