Belt Testing

Colored Belt Testing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Colored-belt testing allows us to measure the student’s progress towards his/her goal(s).  In addition to building on their self-confidence, it is a way to develop a habit of a winning attitude.  Students learn to set short-term goals (each colored belt), which systematically guide them en route to long-term goals (towards a black belt). 

Our testing days are a celebration of our students’ accomplishments.   Exhibitions and outstanding student recognition will also be a part of this day, as our members’ friends and family are invited to attend!  These tests are administered every five weeks, yet students may not test more than once within a two month increment.  In addition, they must attend enough classes to earn three tips before they are eligible to test.   These tests are held at the student’s school (unless a special occasion).  Here, they showcase the physical curriculum of the basic forms, self-defense, sparring, breaking, and the unique mental curriculum. Eligibility for colored belt testing is open to all students who have earned their first 3 tips and upon the approval of their instructor.  

Black Belt Testing-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Black belt testing is a way to measure true progress in the study of the martial arts, as students are still encouraged to continue in their advancement of the practice.  At this level, students continue to develop a new confidence and their own systematic view of what can be accomplished through the martial arts.  Students also grow in their personal development as leaders and better communicators, in addition to the outstanding technique that is acquired at this point. Testing for black belts typically involves a complete review of the curriculum, including leadership and instructional skills.  It should display what the student has learned over the course of his/her study in the martial arts from the philosophical knowledge to physical technique .  The testing for black belts is to be administered 1 year per dan.  With Grandmaster Y.K. Kim present, these testing dates are set up  2-3 times a year at various locations across the country.