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Rank transfer for Taekwondo and martial arts experience

Get Your Taekwondo
Rank Assessed

Don’t start over.

Trained before? A quick performance assessment with a certified instructor shows where you fit in the Cyber Taekwondo program, so you pick up where you left off instead of starting at white belt.

Assessments happen during your 7-day free trial

Typical placement

Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo

Keep your rank

Other Taekwondo styles

Placed by assessment

Other martial arts

Usually start at yellow

No experience yet

Start at white belt

Final placement depends on a successful performance assessment.

Pick up where you left off

Your past training counts. Skip the material you already know.

Quick, during your trial

Get assessed in your 7-day free trial and know your starting rank early.

Expert evaluations

Certified instructors review your technique, forms, and fundamentals.

One-to-one Kukkiwon rank

Kukkiwon-style students usually keep the rank they already earned.

Who assessments are for

Experience you can build on

If any of these sound like you, an assessment is the fastest way back on the mat.

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College and clubs

Trained in college

You practiced with a university club or class and want to keep progressing now that you are on your own schedule.

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Other schools

Came from another dojang

You trained at another Taekwondo school, moved or stopped, and want to continue toward black belt without starting over.

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Other martial arts

Crossing over from another art

Karate, kung fu, MMA, or another style gave you a base. Most cross-trainers start at yellow belt after assessment.

How it works

From trial to

your real rank.

01

Start your free trial

Choose a plan and get full access to the program free for 7 days.

02

Request an assessment

Tell us about your background, your style, and the rank you hold.

03

Show your skills

Perform for a certified instructor who reviews your technique and forms.

04

Train at your level

Get placed at the right belt and keep progressing toward black belt.

Not sure where you fit?

Ask about your rank

Tell us about your training and an instructor will reply with where you would likely start.

Thank you. An instructor will reply by email soon.

We only use your details to reply to your question.

Assessment FAQ

Common questions

Do I have to start over at white belt?

No. If you have Taekwondo or martial arts experience, an assessment lets you pick up where you left off in the Cyber Taekwondo program.

Can I transfer my current rank?

Yes. Students who trained in Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo are generally able to keep their rank after a successful performance assessment. Other experience is placed at the belt that fits your skills.

Where will I start if I trained in another martial art?

Most students with experience in another martial art start at yellow belt after their performance assessment.

When does the assessment happen?

Assessments are quick and can be completed during your 7-day free trial, so you know your starting rank early.

What if I want official Kukkiwon black belt rank?

That is a separate path. See Kukkiwon Black Belt Certification to request a review with a certified master.

Your training counts.

Pick it back up.

Start your free trial, get assessed, and train at the rank you earned.