Belt Testing

All physical requirements are posted in the workout area. Students must be able to perform the material at the required level in order to be considered for promotion.

Other Criteria for Promotion:

  1. Must have obtained all stripes at least one week prior to promotion.
  2. Must have Head Instructor’s recommendation.
  3. Must have fulfilled the allotted time requirement.
  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.

Physical Testing Requirements

Youth students purple and above, as well as adult students green belt and above will require the youth and adult quarter material as well as the stated techniques

Students also will need to learn aspects of TKD terminology, etiquette, history, and life skills. Check your handbook for belt-specific material and responsibilities.

White to Orange

Orange Belt
  • Youth
    • 1-3 Basic One Steps
    • 1-3 Combination Kicks
    • Pattern: Ki Bon Hyung
    • Break: Run Jump Side Kick - 1 Board
  • Adult
    • 1-5 Basic One Steps
    • 1-5 Combination Kicks
    • Pattern: Ki Bon Hyung
    • Break: Side Kick - 1 Board

Orange to Yellow

Yellow Belt
  • Youth
    • 1-5 Basic One Steps
    • 1-6 Basic Combination Kicks (1-3 Left Leg)
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Il-Chang
    • Break: Run Jump Side Kick - Over 1 Person, One Board
  • Adult
    • 6-10 Basic One Steps
    • 6-10 Basic Combination Kicks
    • Ki Mae Sae Punching
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Il-Chang
    • Break: Back Kick - One Board

Yellow to Green

Green Belt
  • Youth
    • 5-8 Basic One Steps
    • 6-10 Basic Combination Kicks
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yi-Chang
    • Break: Run Jump Side Kick - Over 2 People, One Board
  • Adult
    • 1-6 Advanced One Steps
    • 1-6 Intermediate Kicks
    • 1st Set 3-2-1 Steps
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yi-Chang
    • Break: Left Back Kick - One Board

Green to Blue

Blue Belt
  • Youth
    • 1-3 Advanced One Steps
    • 1-6 Mini-Quarter Technique
    • Basic Movement
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Som-Chang
    • Break: Step Behind Side Kick - One Board
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Som-Chang
    • Break: Backspin - One Board (1 hand hold for Male, 2 for Female)

Blue to Purple

Purple Belt
  • Youth
    • 1-6 Advanced One Steps
    • 1-6 Mini-Quarter Technique
    • Basic Movement
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Sa-Chang
    • Break: Back Kick - One Board
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Sa-Chang
    • Break: Hook Kick - One Board (1 hand hold for Male, 2 for Female)

Purple to Purple Trim

Purple Trim
  • Youth
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Oh-Chang
    • Break: Double Roundhouse - One Board Each

Purple Trim to Brown

Brown Belt
  • Youth
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang
    • Break: Palm Smash- One Board & Jump Back Kick - One Board
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang
    • Break: Forearm - One Board for Females, Two for Males & 360 Ax Kick - One Board

Brown to Brown Senior

Brown Senior Belt
  • Youth
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Chil-Chang
    • Break: Step Back Kick - Two Boards
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • All Patterns Through Pal Gwe Chil-Chang
    • Break: Twin Jump Front Kick - One Board Each

Brown Senior to Red

Red Belt
  • Youth
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang, Pal Gwe Chil-Chang & Pattern Theory
    • Break: Forearm - One Board & Front Kick - One Board
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • All Patterns Through Pal Gwe Chil-Chang & Theory
    • Break: Back Kick Combination - One Board Each for Females, Two for Males

Red to Red Senior

Red Senior Belt
  • Youth
    • Quarter Material
    • Pattern: Pal Gwe Yuk-Chang, Pal Gwe Chil Chang, Pal Gwe Pal-Chang & Pattern Theory
    • Break: Instructors Choice
  • Adult
    • Quarter Material
    • All Patterns & Theory
    • Break: Knife Hand - One Brick for Females, Three for Males

Poom Belt

Poom Belt
Cumulative Test By NWBBA Masters

Black Belt

Black Belt
Cumulative Test By NWBBA Masters