Black Belt Testing and Promotion Requirements
From the Member School Manual
Student's Eligibility to Test
All students of an affiliated TaeKwon-Do International school are entitled to participate in belt tests sponsored by the member schools. They must be members of good standing at the member school and have completed the minimum requirements for the grade level they request. These requirements include proficiency in the required patterns, rank appropriate drills, sparring, and breaking, as well as "time-in-rank" and a minimum age recommendation. Continuing character development consistent with the five tenets of TaeKwon-Do (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit) is also a significant part of the achievement required at each grade level.
Lower belt students may test about every two months. Black Belt students in TaeKwon-Do International must satisfy a minimum time (or "time-in-rank") requirements as follows:
Student's Eligibility to Test
All students of an affiliated TaeKwon-Do International school are entitled to participate in belt tests sponsored by the member schools. They must be members of good standing at the member school and have completed the minimum requirements for the grade level they request. These requirements include proficiency in the required patterns, rank appropriate drills, sparring, and breaking, as well as "time-in-rank" and a minimum age recommendation. Continuing character development consistent with the five tenets of TaeKwon-Do (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit) is also a significant part of the achievement required at each grade level.
Lower belt students may test about every two months. Black Belt students in TaeKwon-Do International must satisfy a minimum time (or "time-in-rank") requirements as follows:
Testing For |
Minimum Time in Rank |
Minimum Recommended Age |
2nd Dan |
2 Years |
N/A |
3rd Dan |
3 Years |
N/A |
4th Dan |
4 Years |
25 |
5th Dan |
5 Years |
30 |
6th Dan |
6 Years |
36 |
7th Dan |
7 Years |
43 |
8th Dan |
8 Years |
51 |
9th Dan |
9 Years |
60 |
Examiner Rank Requirements
Under TaeKwon-Do International by-laws, the following Black Belt ranks may conduct grade tests:
Under TaeKwon-Do International by-laws, the following Black Belt ranks may conduct grade tests:
Examiner Rank |
May Conduct Tests: |
2nd Dan |
With Grandmaster Supervision Only |
3rd Dan |
With Grandmaster Supervision Only |
4th Dan |
Up to 1st Dan |
5th Dan |
Up to 2nd Dan |
6th Dan |
Up to 3rd Dan |
7th Dan |
Up to 4th Dan |
8th Dan |
Up to 7th Dan |
9th Dan |
Up to 9th Dan |
