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Here are some questions to ask when evaluating a dojang.

School

  • Is the head instructor a full-time or part-time instructor/owner?
  • How long has the school been open?
  • Do you teach Olympic style Taekwondo?
  • Do you teach practical self-defense techniques?
  • Is the school matted for use in throws or falls?
  • Is board breaking required in training? For testing?

Belts

  • Do you charge belt testing fees? What are they?
  • How often are tests conducted?
  • Is board breaking required tests? 
  • Do you award black belts to youths? If yes:
  • Starting at what age?
  • What is the average time for a youth to get a black belt?

Classes

  • What are the class hours?
  • Are instructors nationally certified thru a recognized organization? What is the organization and its history?
  • Is the instruction by group or private?
  • Is private instruction available at an extra cost?
  • How many classes may I attend each week?
  • Do you use youth instructors?