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UTA Promotion Test

Schedule & Requirements

Expectations of Rank

• Students in the UTA are required to follow the Testing Requirements listed below, in addition to the required terminology, history, and other readings in the UTA Student Manual.

• Each student is expected to display more physical and mental maturity with each test, to the best of his/her ability.

• Depending on rank and age of promotion candidate, a written paper may be requested.  See some examples of successful papers from previous testing candidates.

Additional information for promotion testing:

•  See UTA Promotion Test Class Requirements and Examination Fees to make sure you have met the requirements for your next promotion test.

• All applicants for promotion must download and complete the
  *New* UTA Promotion Test application: Microsoft Word format or Adobe Acrobat format.  Check with your instructor for the deadline date for submitting your application for the test. 

• If you are testing for Black Belt, you must complete 3 copies of the UTA Promotion Test application.

• Additionally, all Black Belts seeking promotion must download and complete the Application for Black Belt Promotion and submit for consideration no less than two weeks prior to the desired promotion test date. This form is applicable for both credit and full promotion tests: Microsoft Word format or Adobe Acrobat format.

UTA Promotion Test Schedule

Promotion tests are normally held on a Friday evening beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the main school (Blue Ash), unless otherwise indicated below. Scheduled tests are as follows:

• February 1, 2008

• March 28, 2008

• May 16, 2008

• July 11, 2008

• September 5, 2008

• November 7, 2008

• December 5, 2008 -- this is a make-up test and a "last chance" for black belts to credit test

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Testing Requirements and Examination Fees

Below is a list of the class attendance, poomse (forms) requirements, and testing fees for each rank.  Additional requirements (not listed) include Sparring Combinations (9th Gup), One-step sparring, breaking, and Kyorugi.  Ages 10 and over are also required to submit a written paper with their testing application, as an indication of the mental growth of the student in comprehending more than the physical techniques of Taekwondo.  Younger ranks and others not submitting a paper will be interviewed on their understanding of terminology and concepts.  (Optionally, a written exam may be administered prior to the physical exam at the discretion of the instructor.)

Effective January, 2002

Important Links:

UTA Testing Application (doc)

Taekwondo Terminology

Taekwondo History

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Sample writing assignments

for the next Promotion Test