How to have the proper attitude and show respect to a Martial Arts Instructor?

1) Keep your mouth closed unless you have something meanful to say or when you are addressed by your instructor. You are there to learn. Your teacher is there to teach. Don't waste both of your time

2) Listen to what you are told and follow the instructions FIRST. If you do not understand something, think about it and if you still do not understand then ask for more information. Do not expect things to be handed to you.

3) If you cannot do something correctly, practice it until you can do it right. If your teacher corrects you on a mistake, REMEMBER it.

4) Be on time - in fact, show-up early, but NEVER late.

5) Greet your teacher before class starts and bid him goodbye before you leave.

Let go of you preconceived ideas of what you will be learning and how it should be learned so that you can accept new ideas, gain new knowledge and respond accordingly.

The old expression is to go with an empty cup...

Listen to what it said, watch carefully that which is being shown and think deeply before asking a question however, don't worry about looking foolish. If you already knew everything that your instructor will be teachings then you would not need the instruction...

Never try to show off what you think you already know...again, if you think you know more than the instructor then why take instruction?

be well

JKD isn't a style. It's a martial arts philosophy. I would double check with your instructor because unfortunately, many are frauds. You can say you entice JKD principles, but you can't say you practice JKD.

Anyway, typically just don't have a cocky attitude. Instructors understand you'll be lost in what you're doing and what you're supposed to do.

respect is listen.

honor is ask questions if your confused

dignity is try your best

depends on your instructor, most like to give hints and tips

if its your first time, don't expect your awesome at it, you cant really quick learn it unless its basic punches, kicks, and throws. Your never the best, not even your instructor is the best. all martial arts is about self defense and exercise. Some instructors test if you got the stamina, agility, and power before going into the real thing.

Just be polite and respectful. He/she will let you know the proper etiquette they expect during your lessons. Just remember, when in doubt, bow it out!

Pay attention to what the other students do and follow suit.