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The following are the rules and requirements set forth by the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) for rank advancement:

Stripes: All students earn black performance stripes. PERFORMANCE stripes are placed on the left side of the belt. RANK stripes are placed on the right side of the belt.

Testing for Rank: When testing for rank, as student may earn one of the following. FULL rank promotion (excellent performance) or a no change (rank stays the same), more time needed to learn - never to be regarded as failure.

The right side of the belt reflects rank. DECIDED (senior level of rank) is noted with a stripe. RECOMMENDED (junior level of rank) has no stripe. As the rank becomes higher, so does the level of requirements to test and pass to the next rank.

All testings are based on the quality of the performance. White through Yellow belt must attend a minimum of 12 classes (Average 2 classes per week). Camo through Black belt must attend a minimum of 14 classes. The waiting period is 8 weeks to qualify for testing. Testing is by invitation only, and is at the discretion of Ms. Snyder & Mr. Lary. The stripes are based on the definitive requirements but just as importantly, on courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude. Testing fees includes new rank belt and certificate and ATA Administration Fees. White Belt testing fee also includes an ATA uniform patch, 1-year membership to the ATA and ATA Magazine subscription.

WHITE BELT - 9D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Songahm I
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations/One Steps

ORANGE BELT - 8R or 8D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Songahm II
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations/One Steps

YELLOW BELT - 7R or 7D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Songahm III
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations/One Steps

CAMO BELT - 6R or 6D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Songahm IV
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations

GREEN BELT - 5R or 5D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Songahm V
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations

PURPLE BELT - 4R or 4D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - In Wha I
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations
4th Stripe - Board Breaking (elbow, knifehand or palm heel strike)

BLUE BELT - 3R or 3D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - In Wha II
3rd Stripe - Sparring Combinations
4th Stripe - Board Breaking (front, side or round kick, one station

NOTE TO ALL PURPLE AND BLUE BELTS TESTING FOR BROWN BELT: Whether a purple belt decided (4D), blue belt recommended (3R), or blue belt decided (3D), your MAXIMUM rank promotion will be Brown belt recommended (2R). THIS IS ATA POLICY.

BROWN BELT - 2R

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Choong Jung I
3rd Stripe - Board Breaking - 2 stations (see instructor)
4th Stripe - Additional Forms - Songahm I & II

BROWN BELT - 2D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Choong Jung I
3rd Stripe - Board Breaking - (see instructor)
4th Stripe - Additional Forms - Songahm I,II,III,IV

RED BELT - 1R

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Choong Jung II
3rd Stripe - Board Breaking - (see instructor)
4th Stripe - Additional Forms - Songahm I,II,III,IV and In Wha I, II

RED BELT - 1D

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Choong Jung II
3rd Stripe - Board Breaking - (see instructor)
4th Stripe - Additional Forms - All prior forms

NOTE: Students must have taken midterm masters testing before testing for 1st Degree Recommended Black Belt (1BR).

BLACK BELT - 1R

1st Stripe - Self Defense/New Techniques
2nd Stripe - Form - Choong Jung II
3rd Stripe - Board Breaking - (see instructor)
4th Stripe - Additional Forms - All prior forms and pressure points

NOTE: Students must have performed 1 midterm testing since receiving 1BR rank.

A Black Belt Decided will continue to train for promotion of a higher degree of the Black Belt. This stage of training is a greater level of learning Taekwondo. Students learn weapons (short sticks, long staff, nunchuks, etc.) ground fighting, joint manipulation, knife self-defense and much, much more.