Dojang - Decoration

Decoration

The dojang walls can be decorated with a variety of items ranging from the national and federation flag to pictures and calligraphy and boards with the names of techniques practiced in the dojang on it. In general, Korean dojangs are usually heavily decorated.

In dojangs where the practice of the art may involve much falling, there will usually be mats on the floor. In older days the floor could also be covered with the sacks rice was stored in, but in modern days there are a variety of mats available.

At the beginning of class, students will line up according to their rank – the highest-ranking students at the front right and the lowest-ranking students at the back left from the point of view of the students. If several students are of the same rank, age or age of rank will determine their places in line.

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