Belt Testing Form
Application required to test for your next belt
Belt Testing Questions
Questions you may be asked at belt testing
Belt Requirements
Full curriculum requirements for every rank
Study Materials
Terminology, history, and core concepts
Tip Testing
The 4-Week Cycle
- Week 1: Sparring / General Training
- Week 2: Poomsae
- Week 3: Kicks
- Week 4: Tip Test Week
Students not tip testing during Week 4 participate in a specialized review curriculum.
Tips Required by Belt Rank
| Belt Level | Tips Required | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| White Belt | 3 | 1st = Form · 2nd = 2nd Form · 3rd = Kicks |
| Yellow → Orange Advanced | 2 | 1st = Form · 2nd = Kicks |
| Green Belt and above | 3 | 1st = Form · 2nd = 2nd Form · 3rd = Kicks |
Eligibility & Fees
- Class minimum: 8 classes at the current belt and tip rank before the next tip test
- Fee: No fee for tip tests
- Awarding: Tips are awarded at the end of the tip testing class. Both passing and non-passing students receive feedback on their performance.
Belt Testing
Belt testing is held every 9 weeks and is how students earn their next rank. Each test covers forms (poomsae), kicks, and other curriculum requirements specific to the belt being tested for.
Belt Testing Schedule
- Weeks 1–4: First Tip Testing Cycle
- Weeks 5–8: Second Tip Testing Cycle
- Week 9: Belt Test Review and Breaking Focus (also a review week for students not currently testing)
Eligibility
- Have the required number of tips for their current belt rank
- Have the minimum number of classes attended
- Submit a completed Belt Testing Application form, which includes:
- Parent’s permission to test (if the student is under 18)
- Instructor’s signature granting permission to test (if the student is in grade 12 or below)
Fee Schedule
| Rank Testing For | Fee |
|---|---|
| Yellow → Green Advanced | $65 |
| Blue → Red Advanced | $75 |
| Poom Belt | $100 |
Late applications: A $20 late fee is applied to any application submitted after the deadline.
Refund & Retest Policy
- All testing fees are final and non-refundable
- If a student does not pass their promotion test, the fee for the first re-application is waived
- If a student fails a second time, the full testing fee must be paid again for the third attempt
Belt Ceremony
Poomsae Videos
- Taegeuk: Il Jang through Pal Jang (8 forms)
- Palgwae: Il Jang through Pal Jang (8 forms)
- Keecho: Il Jang and Ee Jang (2 forms)
- Poom: Hwaran
Special Awards & Commendations
Black Tip
For students who score no lower than 4.50 on their belt promotion test. Awarded as a black tip on their new belt to signify "excellent" performance at their last belt test.
Blue Star
Awarded for academic excellence — straight A's or 4.0 GPA at the end of a school quarter. Worn on the lapel of the uniform.
Also awarded for improving one letter grade in at least two subjects while maintaining all others (deportment grades must be satisfactory). Submit a copy of the report card to be eligible.
Red Star
For students who consistently demonstrate a "strong heart," a willing-to-try attitude, and a "give it my best shot" work ethic — at taekwondo or at school.
Also awarded for acts that exemplify the tenets of taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, and Attitude. Must be recommended by a teacher or instructor with a written summary.