The University of Chicago Taekwondo Club offers an eight-rank advancement program from white belt to 1st Dan Black Belt. As promotion is offered each academic quarter, it is possible to reach Black Belt within the four years typically spent at the University.

Click HERE for our Belt Testing Requirements.

Testing is held on Wednesday of 9th week in each quarter and the fee is $10 for all ranks. The fee includes your belt and boards. An additional $15 fee is required to purchase a University of Chicago taekwondo uniform.

If you are thinking about testing it is best to attend at least 15 classes in the quarter (25 are offered) and to ask the instructors if they think you are ready for promotion.

Please note, the University of Chicago Taekwondo Club is not affiliated with any officiating Taekwondo organization. This means that ranks received at this club do not have to be automatically recognized by another club if a student wishes to continue their training elsewhere. If you are leaving the University and joining a club elsewhere our Instructors would be happy to write a letter of reference explaining your unique training background.

Uniforms are not required to attend practices, but are highly recommended. Loose clothing or anything suitable for gym practice will do. No socks or shoes please; this is a safety requirement. It is traditional for everyone to wear uniforms for testing.

Purchase a uniform for $15 HERE.

Taekwondo Club T-shirts may still be avaiable for $15. Please, talk to Annabel if you want one.