When you first walk into our school, you will notice that the students
all wear different colored belts, representing rank. This is part of the
martial arts tradition and is used to indicate the level of accomplishment
and mastery of skills. As you increase your level of skill, you will move up
through the ranks by changing the color of your belt to symbolize your
achievement.
When you begin your training, you will start without a belt
rank. Within a few weeks of joining Imperial Tae Kwon Do
you will be invited to your first belt rank promotion. After
demonstrating your skill level in many of the basic moves
you have learned, you will be awarded your first colored
belt. With each colored belt you will also receive a certificate
of promotion as an official certification of your skill.
The Rank Promotion Procedure
Achieving each new rank requires you to demonstrate
specific techniques and skills. Your instructor will monitor
your progress and will invite you to the next scheduled
rank promotion date, when he feels you are ready.
A minimal fee is charged for each test, to cover the
cost of the instructor’s time, your new belt and your
certificate.
