Promotion test #307

April 5th, 2025, starting at 10:00 am, will be belt testing.
Black Belt Meeting at 8:30 at the main dojang, 1510 Mt. Vernon RD SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402.
Black belts testing on this date, please send your essays to wjjung@taekwondotimes.com.
 

Forms and Applications

Promotion Test Information

Testing Fees

  • Colored Belts: $45 | Brown Belt: $50
  • Temporary Black Belt: $190 (6 months)
  • 1st Dan: $240 (1.5 years) | 2nd Dan: $317 (2 years)
  • 3rd Dan: $360 (2.5 years) | 4th Dan: $405 (3 years)
  • 5th Dan: $493 (3.5 years) | 6th Dan: $595 (4 years)
  • 7th Dan: $708 (4.5 years) | 8th Dan: $838 (5 years)
  • 9th Dan: $977

Make checks payable to Jung’s Black Belt Association.

Uniforms & Patches

  • Student Uniform: $35
  • Top w/ Black Trim (Medium Weight): $50
  • Black Belt Uniform (Medium Weight, Black Trim on Top & Bottom): $70
  • Black Belt Uniform (Heavy Weight, Black Trim on Top & Bottom): $82
  • Red School Patch: $7

Testing Guidelines

  • Perform Taekwondo skills before judges to advance to the next belt.
  • Check requirements weeks in advance.
  • Submit applications & fees on time.
  • Wear a clean, pressed uniform. Arrive early.
  • Show respect to judges, guests, and fellow students.
  • Respond loudly and clearly.
  • Practice consistently—class and home practice improve performance.

Home Rules for Youth Testing

  1. Show respect to parents, family, teachers, and peers.
  2. Greet parents when entering/leaving home.
  3. Be truthful and responsible.
  4. Maintain good relationships with siblings.
  5. Help with household chores.
  6. Keep personal space clean.
  7. Practice good hygiene.
  8. Do not interrupt adult conversations.
  9. Complete schoolwork at home and school.
  10. Always finish what you start.

Knowledge for Testing

  • Know: Your birthday, Taekwondo start date, parents’ & instructor’s birthdays.
  • Taekwondo founding date: April 11, 1955.
  • Black Belt candidates must demonstrate: Heart, teaching skills, and technique.

Ki-Hap (Yell)

  • Evolves with rank: starts high-pitched at white belt, deepens by brown belt.

Promotion Testing Schedule & Rules

  • Testing every 2 months upon approval.
  • Brown belts & above must test at the main school, except for emergencies.
  • Other belts should test at the main school, unless excused for medical/family emergencies.
  • Tiny Tigers may test at their home school.
  • Branch school agreements with GM Jung remain valid.