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 September 4)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 1st Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by September 4)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 1st Degree Black Belt (by September 4)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Davie County & Kernersville Campuses:
- Friday, September 4 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, September 18
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, October 16
- Friday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November 13th 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November November 20th 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday,September 5 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, September 19
- Saturday, October 3
- Saturday, October 17
- Saturday, October 31
- Saturday, November 7
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 21st 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 September 5)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 2nd Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by September 5)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 2nd Degree Black Belt (by September 5)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Davie County & Kernersville Campuses:
- Friday, September 4 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, September 18
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, October 16
- Friday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November 13th 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November November 20th 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday,September 5 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, September 19
- Saturday, October 3
- Saturday, October 17
- Saturday, October 31
- Saturday, November 7
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 21st 2026
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 September 5)
- Payments (Before each seminar)
- Print your 3rd Degree Requirements Card and bring to your first seminar (by September 5)
- Read & Review The Complete Guide to 3rd Degree Black Belt (by September 5)
- To attend all seminars (dates are listed below)
- Davie County & Kernersville Campuses:
- Friday, September 4 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Friday, September 18
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, October 16
- Friday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
- Davie County Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November 13th 2026
- Kernersville Campus Ceremony Date: Friday, November November 20th 2026
- Country Club, Clemmons, and Hickory Tree Campuses:
- Saturday,September 5 (parents & students both must attend the first seminar)
- Saturday, September 19
- Saturday, October 3
- Saturday, October 17
- Saturday, October 31
- Saturday, November 7
- Clemmons Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Hickory Tree Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 14th 2026
- Country Club Campus Ceremony Date: Saturday, November 21st 2026
Optional
- Black Belt Uniforms (by the second seminar)
- Kukkiwon Payments (by the second seminar)
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