Black Belt Testing
Black Belt Testing At TRU Taekwondo
Earning a Black Belt at TRU Taekwondo is more than just a test. It’s a milestone in your journey of discipline, perseverance, and personal growth. Our Black Belt Testing process challenges students both physically and mentally, reinforcing the skills, knowledge, and character required to advance. With three levels of testing, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree, each stage represents a deeper commitment to mastery and leadership. Below, you’ll find detailed information about each level of testing. Prepare, train hard, and take the next step in your Taekwondo journey!
1st Degree Black Belt Information
Your complete guide to this Black Belt Test & Ceremony can be found here: The Complete Guide to 1st Degree Black Belt. This has everything you will need. All the way down to FAQ’s and expectations over the next 3 months. Please take time to read this, print this, and review this as a family.
Parents, below are all required forms and payments to fill out.
Students, below is access to your 1st Degree Requirements Card to print out and bring to your first seminar. More information on how to use this card will be directed by your instructor at the first seminar.
Required
- Complete Information Intake Form (by February 20)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 1st Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by February 20)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 1st Degree Black Belt (by February 20)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Davie County & Kernersville Campuses:
- Friday, February 20 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 10
- Friday, April 24
- Friday, May 1
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 8 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 15 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday, February 21 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, March 7
- Saturday, March 28
- Saturday, April 11
- Saturday, April 25
- Saturday, May 2
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 16 2026
Optional
- Black Belt Uniforms (by the second seminar)
- Kukkiwon Payments (by the second seminar)
*Part 5 of the Black Belt Test listed on your 1st Degree Requirements Card is the written test. Please download your study guide to this test here: Download Study Guide.
2nd Degree Black Belt Information
Your complete guide to this Black Belt Test & Ceremony can be found here: The Complete Guide to 2nd Degree Black Belt. This has everything you will need. All the way down to FAQ’s and expectations over the next 3 months. Please take time to read this, print this, and review this as a family.
Parents, below are all required forms and payments to fill out.
Students, below is access to your 2nd Degree Requirements Card to print out and bring to your first seminar. More information on how to use this card will be directed by your instructor at the first seminar.
Required
- Complete Information Intake Form (by February 20)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 2nd Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by February 20)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 2nd Degree Black Belt (by February 20)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Friday, February 20 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 10
- Friday, April 24
- Friday, May 1
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 8 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 15 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday, February 21 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, March 7
- Saturday, March 28
- Saturday, April 11
- Saturday, April 25
- Saturday, May 2
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 16 2026
Optional
- Black Belt Uniforms (by the second seminar)
- Kukkiwon Payments (by the second seminar)
3rd Degree Black Belt Information
Your complete guide to this Black Belt Test & Ceremony can be found here: The Complete Guide to 3rd Degree Black Belt. This has everything you will need. All the way down to FAQ’s and expectations over the next 3 months. Please take time to read this, print this, and review this as a family.
Parents, below are all required forms and payments to fill out.
Students, below is access to your 3rd Degree Requirements Card to print out and bring to your first seminar. More information on how to use this card will be directed by your instructor at the first seminar.
Required
- Complete Information Intake Form (by February 20)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 3rd Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by February 20)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 3rd Degree Black Belt (by February 20)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Davie County & Kernersville Campuses:
- Friday, February 20 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 10
- Friday, April 24
- Friday, May 1
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 8 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, May 15 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday, February 21 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, March 7
- Saturday, March 28
- Saturday, April 11
- Saturday, April 25
- Saturday, May 2
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 9 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, May 16 2026
Optional
- Black Belt Uniforms (by the second seminar)
- Kukkiwon Payments (by the second seminar)
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