Rank Test Rules

  • Before promotion student must take and pass the required test for the next rank.
  • Any students not participating in Taekwondo at Black Dragon Taekwondo in a six month period may be required to retest for the same rank.
  • Blue belts and above will rank test only on the instructor's order and recommendation.
  • Students will line up or sit according to rank and seniority with the higher rank to the front right.
  • Students will sit with backs straight, legs crossed and hands on knees.
  • No talking is allowed during the rank test.
  • When a student's name is called the student will stand immediately and say loudly "Yes, Sir!" or "Yes, Ma'am!"
  • The student will bow and move quickly to the spot indicated by the rank test official.
  • Students waiting for instruction will stand at ready position -- eyes to front.
  • When the breaking portion of the test occurs the student must do the following:
    • Take three practice kicks to get lined up.
    • Bow to the Masters.
    • Break the board.
    • Bow to the Masters again.
    • Return to the ready position.