
All requirements for belt promotion are posted in the workout area and are available in the student handbook. Students must be able perform the material at the required level in order to be considered for promotion, have earned all of the required belt stripes, have completed the promotion application form and with signatures, and have instructors recommendation.
Belt promotion tests are scheduled independently for
students at White, Orange, and Yellow Belt Level. For Advanced Belt promotion
information, please check with an instructor for promotion schedules and test dates.
Specific Criteria for Promotion:
1. Must have obtained all stripes prior to day of promotion test.
2. Must have Head Instructor’s recommendation.
3. Must have fulfilled the allotted time requirement for each rank.
4. Consistent attendance prior to testing is required.
5. Membership dues must be current and test fees paid in advance of testing.
6. Proper etiquette and Tae Kwon Do attitude must be exhibited by the student.
7. Desire to
promote successfully must be shown by the student.
Promotion to the next rank is an earned privilege. You must
prove yourself capable of the higher rank both physically and mentally before
you will be allowed to test. All students must continually display respectful and responsible behavior in and out of class to be eligible for promotion.
In addition to belt curriculum, students also will need to show some knowledge of TKD
terminology, etiquette, history, and life skills. Check your handbook for
belt-specific material and responsibilities. Youth students purple and above, as well as adult students green belt and above will be testing on the rotating quarter material curriculum.
Board Breaking Requirements
Youth Board Breaking Requirements for Belt Promotion:
White to Orange: Stomp
Break
Orange to Yellow: Run
Side Kick
Yellow to Green : Side Kick
Green to Blue: Back Kick
Blue to Purple: Front
Kick
Purple to Trim: Ax
Kick
Trim to Brown: Roundhouse
and Forearm
Brown to Red: 360 Ax and Palm Smash
Adult Board Breaking Requirements for Belt Promotion:
White to Orange: Side Kick
Orange to Yellow: Back Kick
Yellow to Green: Non-Dominant Back Kick
Green to Blue: Slide Hook Kick (2 Hand Hold)
Blue to Purple: Backspin (2 Hand Hold Female, 1 Hand
Hold Male)
Purple to Purple Trim: Double Roundhouse
Purple Trim to Brown: Skip Ax Kick and Forearm (1
Board Female, 2 Boards Male)
Brown to Brown Senior: 360 Ax Kick and Palm Smash (1
Board Female, 2 Boards Male)
Brown Senior to Red: Twin Front Kick (Optional Front
Kick into Jump Front Kick)
Red to Red Senior: Jump Roundhouse and 540 Back Kick (2 Boards)