Ranking Examinations

The next Ranking Examination has been set for Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.


Should I Grade? Taking an examination is a privilege gained through training and a personal decision that should be based on your own development and confidence.  Guidelines for training frequency are :

  • Examinations for Yellow, Orange and  Green belts require a minimum of 3 continuous months of training between grading.

  • Examinations for Purple and Brown belts require a minimum of 6 continuous months training between grading. 

Ranking examination classes begin at 6:30pm sharp with a short training class immediately followed by the student examinations.  ALL students are encouraged to attend the training class, however students planning on examining must attend the training class.

Eligible students must pre-register for the examination by completing and submitting, with payment, the TKIC Examination Form.

 TKIC Examination Fees are as follows:

  • $35.00 for students examining for: 8 kyu (yellow), 7 kyu (orange) belts
  • $50.00 for students examining for: 6 kyu (green), 5 & 4 kyu (purple) belts
  • $60.00 for students examining for: 3, 2 & 1 kyu (brown) belts

Ranking Examination Class Schedule:

  • 6:30 – 7:15 PM - Pre-Examination Training Class (Students examining MUST attend)
  • 7:15 – 8:00 PM - Ranking Examination (younger students will be dismissed as early as possible)