Language and culture of your style

[singularity6]

Our master instructor's instructor was Korean. When our master instructor is present, I get the sense that the terminology and culture are roughly accurate. Our CIs are a bit removed from that, and frequently disagree with how things are pronounced. We start and end class every day by bowing in/out and some brief meditation.

[DWx]

From my own experience we've always learnt Korean terminology and commands. Over the past few years I've attended courses and events with non-English speaking teachers and students and its definitely been a help knowing the same terminology as everyone else.

We also expect students to abide by some Korean customs when meeting together for meals or in semi-formal social settings etc. Stuff like standing for your seniors and elders when they approach, waiting to eat until your elders / seniors are ready, not leaving the table until excused etc. Some people don't like it but I quite like instilling these values especially in kids.