I act like a Black Belt by

1. Wearing my uniform properly.
2. Treating my uniform and belt with respect.
3. Wearing a complete uniform to each class.
4. Not rolling the pant/sleeves and always wearing full length pants/sleeves. Shorts or cutoffs are never permitted.
5. Not wearing a white, v-neck, T-shirt (or tank top) under my uniform (women only).
6. Always keeping my uniform clean, pressed and odor free.
7. Never washing my Taekwondo belt.
8. Never wearing my belt in public except at Taekwondo functions.
9. Removing all jewelry before class.
10. Keeping my finger and toe nails trimmed and smooth at all times.
11. Standing at attention (feet together, hand by side) and waiting to be acknowledge if I desire to converse with instructors or higer ranks.
12. Responding "Yes/No Sir" or "Yes/No Ma'am" as appropriate, in all conversations, with instructors or higher ranked belts.
13. Running to position if called by an instructor or senior Black Belt and more than three steps are required to take position in front of them.
14. Standing when an instructor enters the workout area, dressing rooms, or like situations.
15. Greeting high ranking visitiors with apropriate respect and courtesy.
16. Raising my hand if I do not understand a directive.
17. Not arquing.
18. Turning away from my instructor or partner when adjusting my belt.
19. Standing during the recitiation of the Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo.
20. Not wearing shoes on the workout floor at any time.
21. Refraining from the use of profanity on the school premises or at any Songahm Taekwondo function, class or activity.
22. Refraining from the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages while in uniform, around a taekwondo training facility, or at any Songahm taekwondo event or function.
23. Always being on time for my classes, and other Taekwondo functions.
24. Avoiding unnecessary "horse play" in the Taekwondo facility, dressing rooms, waiting area, or at any Taekwondo function.
25. Telling my instructor if I am injured.
26. Not chewing gum while in class or working out.
27. Bowing in respect to the flags and training area each time I enter and/or leave the classroom area, even if the area is not being used for workout.