The purpose of a Taekwondo belt test is to assess a student’s progress, skill development, and mastery of techniques learned at their current curriculum level.
Color Belts and Black Belt RANK tests are held every two months, giving students the flexibility to test regularly or skip a test. If a student misses a test, the next opportunity is just a few weeks away.
Black Belt DAN Tests are held every 6 months (approx June and December)
Each student who would like to test for the next belt level must meet the following:
- Curriculum Requirement (more info…)
- Attendance Requirement (see curriculum requirements…)
- Life Coaching Attendance (life coaching info…)
- Master / Instructor Approval
- Parent / Guardian Approval
*We have a belt tape system (“Progress Tape Requirement”) in place to determine whether or not the requirements listed above have been met. If the student has all the tapes listed below, then the student is ready to test.
PROGRESS TAPE REQUIREMENT
YELLOW= Poomsae Technique Attained
RED= Kicking/Breaking Techniques Attained
BLUE = Minimun Required Attendance Completed since the previous Belt Test
WHITE = 1 Life Coaching Session (for students who are under 18 years old)
Bonus Tape is GREEN (not required for testing)
Please note that the Time Slots to test are based on your CURRENT Belt Level
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND THE BELT TEST DAY:
You can schedule a SPECIAL TESTING DAY if available.
- Special tests are not ‘make-up test’. It must be scheduled PRIOR to the regular-scheduled belt test day.
- Special testing will result in a $130 fee instead of the regular belt test fee.
- Special tests are only allowed on a case by case basis.
- Must be scheduled with the Master Jun.
- Special Testing is not available for Black Belt DAN Tests, the student will need to wait until the next scheduled Belt Test.
SKIP BELT TESTS:
Occasionally, certain students may have the opportunity to test for multiple belt levels—a practice that is uncommon but typically anticipated for newly enrolled individuals with prior training at another Dojang, especially if they enter with a belt level higher than white belt.
Skip belt tests must be pre-approved by Master Jun prior to registering to test.
If you are testing for more than one belt level, you must complete separate payments for EACH belt level.
POOMSAE VIDEOS AVAILABLE ON OUR CALSMA YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Students are welcome to watch and review all poomsae / forms that will be tested to help your child prepare.