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Let your students know what is going on in the dojang, what events are on the horizon, and what goals you have set for the dojang. Let them know they are part of the dojang and show them how they can help in achieving those goals. Make them feel like a contributing part of the dojang's success and future.

Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

While working to develop a sense of responsibility in students, instructors must demonstrate responsibility to students through their own actions. Little things like keeping your word, not making excuses, and willingness to accept responsibility when things go wrong set the example. Instructors should seek additional responsibility rather than remaining content with their current status. Volunteer in local community and charitable organizations. Ask for more responsibility in your Taekwondo organization and volunteer to help at every opportunity. Take the initiative and assume leadership whenever you can, and if you are subordinate to another, give that person your best efforts and your loyalty.

Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished

As instructors, we often assign tasks to our students, from dojang cleanup days, organizing a function or special event, helping in the day-to-day running of the dojang, to performing a certain techniques during class. When giving instructions, make sure they are clearly understood and offer clarification if necessary. Supervise tasks, while staying out of the way, and make sure the task is completed.

Train your students as a team

Teach your students that they are a team. Teach each student to be responsible for his or her actions, and that they are also responsible for the actions of the team. If a member of the team is struggling, the team must help them keep up by encouragement and assistance if needed. If a member of the team fails, it is a failure for the team.

Employ your leadership in accordance with its capabilities

Teach what you know and do not assume that because of your high ranking in one martial art that you are qualified to teach another. Train your students in the essence of your art, and, to expand their horizons, invite special guest instructors to conduct classes or seminars in other martial arts. Even if the guest instructor is your technical junior, they are the expert in their art. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your knowledge, and that of your students.

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