Testing

Grading tests are administered 4 times annually for students under the rank of Black Belt.  Testing eligibility is never to be assumed.  Eligibility is at the discretion of the instructors.  This practice maintains a high standard of the gym.  Students do not receive an inflated rank and therefore, a false sense about themselves.  Factors used to determine eligibility include:  1.  Attendance (8 classes or more per month) 2.  Acquisition and competent performance of all test material  3.  Payment of the test fee prior to the testing date.  If an eligible student cannot make the test date, make up tests are held one month after the scheduled testing.  Students should be dressed and on the floor at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.  All testing candidates are required, as part of their testing, to have their uniform on and in a clean and neat manner.  A Tang Soo Do Moo Do Kwan Association patch is also required to be on the uniform, in its proper placement, for all testing candidates.  If a testing candidate arrives late, the instructors maintain the right not to test the candidate or discipline the student accordingly.