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In the Korean culture it is inappropriate to wear clothing out of context. In the dojang
you wear a TSD Do Bok, at the grocery store or the gas station you wear street clothes.
To adhere to this tradition you should change your clothing at the dojang in the changing
area provided. Your TSD Do Bok can be transported in a workout bag and stored
in the changing area during class. We are not responsible for your valuables (wallets,
purses, jewelry, etc.). Valuables should be left in your vehicle, at home, or may be stored
separately under one of the benches in the dojang if necessary.
Proper Care for a Do Bok
1. Wash After Every Use: You sweat in your Do Bok each time it is worn. The
bacteria remaining in the Do Bok will need to be washed out to prevent odor and
disintegration of seams. Wash the Do Bok after each time you wear it.
2. Wash It Immediately - Do not delay in washing your Do Bok. As soon
as you return home from practice, it must go straight into the washing machine.
Bleach can be added to the wash to assist in removing stains and reducing odor.
3. Dry Immediately - When the wash cycle is complete dry the Do Bok right
away.
4. Fold Properly - When your uniform has finished drying, you will find that it
is usually quite wrinkled. Ironing of your Do Bok is not necessary if the Do Bok is
folded correctly.
Your Do Bok should be folded after cleaning and after use.
1. Use the Floor - The first step to properly folding a Do Bok is to get on
your knees on the floor. Lay the jacket out with the back down to the floor. Spread
the sleeves out so that they point straight out to the sides in opposite directions.
Smoothing the Do Bok fabric throughout the process will eliminate wrinkles later.
2. Fold right Sleeve Over – Fold the right sleeve towards the center, stopping
at the edge of the shoulder seam.
3. Fold left Sleeve Over – Fold the left sleeve towards the center, stopping at
the edge of the shoulder seam.
4. Fold the right outer edge inward all the way over so it lines up with the opposite
side of the lapel (folding the uniform in thirds).
5. Fold the left outer edge inward over the top of the previous fold until it is
even with the opposite side of the lapel (now completely folded in thirds).
6. Fold Do Bok pants – Fold the Do Bok pants in half.
7. Fold Do Bok pants once again bottom to top in half.
8. Place pants on top of the bottom side of the Do Bok Top after turning the
pants sideways.
9. Fold the entire Do Bok package (top and pants) in half bringing the bottom
up to the top.
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How to Fold Your Do Bok