IF you are a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Dan in TAEKWONDO, and are running a Dojang for yourself or someone else, or you want to open a Dojang but do not know how to get yourself or your student's KukKiWon Dan certification, THEN THIS PAGE IS FOR YOU. The I. S. A. is here to help you get the coveted KUKKIWON Dan certification. Read all the way to the bottom of this page to find out how.

NEW KUKKIWON DAN FEES AS OF FEBRUARY 2012

This page is for all those who are ranked below 5th Dan with the KukKiWon and for those who have a USA mailing address! If you live outside the continental border of the USA, but have a mailing address or proof of USA residency, then we can help you. (Such as the US Military)

New KUKKIWON Web Site

Check your KukKiWon Dan/Poom HERE

KUKKIWON POOMSAE VIDEOS

KUKKIWON FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATE PICTURES

KUKKIWON I.S.A. TESTIMONIALS

Since April, 2006 we have helped MANY individuals receive their Korean KukKiWon Dan Rank at our reduced fees.

Quote: in as little as 30 days. Unquote! ...... see HOW LONG TO GET CERTIFICATE below!

There are quite a few of you who are viewing this web page from outside the USA. Let us know if we can help you. You do not have to be a member of the AAU or USAT.

We at the I.S.A. are ready and waiting for those of you who would like to receive the KukKiWon Dan Certification. We do your application immediately, no waiting for months or years.

Look at the TABLES I have below and see how much the actual cost for KukKiWon Dan certification is.

What is KukKiWon Certification?
KukKiWon is the World Taekwondo Federation Headquarters for Dan/Poom certification and it is situated in Seoul Korea. A KukKiWon certificate is widely regarded as the most prestigious of all the Black Belt certificates within the art of Taekwondo. The World Taekwondo Federation, which is the international governing body for Taekwondo, requires that all those who wish to compete at international level be KukKiWon certified. Those that do not have KukKiWon certification may also find that they might not be able to qualify in official courses such as International Referee, etc.

Who can authorize KukKiWon Dan certification?
Only a 4th Dan or above, who is KukKiWon certified can apply for the "Right to Recommend," a KukKiWon Dan certificate on behalf of those successfully passing the Dan/Poom test. If you require KukKiWon Dan certification then check with your Master first as you will have to take your test under a certified KukKiWon Master.

Can a KukKiWon Master apply for foreign applicants?
No, a KukKiWon examiner can only apply for persons in their own country and who have been resident there for more than 6 months. The KukKiWon will require proof of this should the student be a foreign national.

How much does KukKiWon Dan certification cost for the 4th Dan and higher?

KukKiWon Higher Dan / Poom Promotion Certification Fees:

4th Dan/Poom $150
5th Dan $300
6th Dan $350
7th Dan $450
8th Dan $?
9th Dan $?

Fees are in US Dollars. There are no extra costs required by KukKiWon, (no carrying charges, no administration charges) only the fee you see above. Any other fees required when you test are those asked for by the examiner or the association. Do not blame the KukKiWon for fees you believe to be too high.

How long does it take to get a KukKiWon certificate?
Here at the I.S.A., we are using the ONLINE PAYMENT for individual Dan ranks. This means that we can get your Dan rank certified in as little as 4 weeks.

It should not take more than 2 months from the time of application to the time of receipt, even though the I.S.A. has received them in under 8 weeks and approximately 25 days with special Postal fees. If you have waited a very long time then speak to your master. In our experience, the KukKiWon has always sent a receipt for the monies paid prior to the arrival of the certificate.

How can I check if my KukKiWon has been applied for and who can I contact in the USA?

Write to the KukKiWon at the address below:
Kukkiwon International Business Team
32, Teheran-ro 7gil, Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, Korea 135-908

PANAM
Tel: 822-3469-0152 or 822-3469-0153
Email: jmh7331-at-nate.com
Ms. Ga-Young Amanda Jung tkd0152-at-gmail.com

EUROPE
Tel: 822-3469-0156
Email: eu-at-kukkiwon.or.kr (Mr. S.S. KIM)

AFRICA
Tel: 822-3469-0155
Email: af-at-kukkiwon.or.kr (Mr. D.H. KIM)

OCEANIA
Tel: 822-3469-0158
Email: oceania-at-kukkiwon.or.kr (Mr. JAMIE HONG)

ASIA
Tel: 822-3469-0158
Email: asia-at-kukkiwon.or.kr (Mr. JAMIE HONG)

What is the value of my Dojang / school certificate?
Your certificate only has value in your school or association and not at full International Olympic Taekwondo level. If you change schools or associations it may be deemed worthless and your grade not recognized, irrespective of your ability. (There is one organization (I.S.A.) whose Dan rank is very helpful if you wish to be ranked by the AAU or the ICTF (International Ch'ang Hon Tae Kwon Do Federation.)

Why do I need KukKiWon?
Those who claim to practice or teach the Kukki / WTF style should really seek KukKiWon Dan certification so that a common set of standards and criteria be adhered to. Because Martial Arts are not regulated in the United States or in most other countries, there can be abuse and money making rackets by those with little or no real qualifications. This does not guarantee that there are not unscrupulous KukKiWon certified people, but it does help to ensure that your instructor / Master has complied to a certain set of criteria and been through the correct channels to attain their rank.

Why do some resist KukKiWon recognition?
Because many wish to follow a route that makes them more in control and profitable, where they can change techniques and policies as they deem fit, they want to do the telling and not be told. Many argue that KukKiWon certification is a money scam for Korea and WTF, without realizing that the KukKiWon and WTF are in fact 2 different entities. Yes, KukKiWon certification generates a lot of revenue but in Korea they have spent enormous time, money and effort in the continual progress and development of Taekwondo into a martial art and full Olympic sport.

Poom/Dan	Minimum Time Required for Promotion	Current Registration Fee
1st Poom / Dan	no limitation	US$ 70
1st to 2nd Poom / Dan	1 year	US$ 90
2nd to 3rd Poom / Dan	2 years	US$ 120
3rd to 4th Poom / Dan	3 years	US$ 150

When sending the fees to Master Petrotta:

** Send one Money Order / Cashiers Check made payable to
I.S.A. MARTIAL ARTS

** Send to:

DR. GEORGE PETROTTA

137 TIMBERLAKE DRIVE

FLORENCE, SC 29501 U.S.A.

1-843-968-8178 (Office Hours: 8am-7pm EST)

All applications must be submitted with the "necessary fee" and with one (2 " x 2" passport photo) of the applicant.

Procedures to apply for the KukKiWon Poom/Dan Certificate and
Reissuing Poom/Dan certificates

* If you want to have the KukKiWon Poom/Dan Certificate, please follow the instruction below.

1. First you have to undergo and pass the practical skill test conducted by the Taekwondo instructor who holds the grade of 4th Dan or higher. (That will be Master George Petrotta)

The actual testing may be performed either in person or by VIDEO. Master Petrotta has been involved with the martial arts since 1963 and Korean Martial Arts since the mid 60's. He holds a 8th Dan in Taekwondo from the Universal Taekwondo Brotherhood, Inc. (UTB) and the 5th Dan from the KUKKIWON. Whether Master Petrotta tests you in person or by video, you can be assured it is not just a formality. It is an actual test just as you would perform in front of an accredited Master in your school. Contact Master Petrotta for more information!]

Master Petrotta holds a 5th Dan with the KUKKIWON and has been given the "Right to Recommendation," by the KUKKIWON.

Time & Age Limits for Poom or Dan Promotion

1) Time and Age Limits

Poom/Dan	Minimum Time Required for Promotion	Age Limits for Promotion
Poom/Dan	Minimum Time Required for Promotion	Start from Dan	Start from Poom
1st Poom	N A	N A	Less than 15 Years of age!
1st to 2nd Poom	1 year	N A	15 Years of age!
2nd to 3rd Poom	2 years	N A	15 Years of age!
3rd to 4th Poom	3 years	NA	18 years of age
1st Dan	N A	15 years and above	N A
1st to 2nd Dan	1 year	16 years and above	16 years and above
2nd to 3rd Dan	2 years	18 years and above	18 years and above
3rd to 4th Dan	3 years	18 years and above	18 years and above

    * Remarks:
    All applicants should have passed the minimum time and age required for promotion.


2) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Poom holder, being 15 years of age or above, is the same grade of Dan holder.

    *1st, 2nd, 3rd Poom holder, being 15 years of age or above, can have the Dan Certificates when they want to change their Poom certificates.

3) When 1st, 2nd, 3rd Poom holder, being 15 years of age or above, want to be promoted to the next higher Dan, he or she can be applied Dan promotion test. However, 3rd Poom holder who is 18 years of age and above can be applied 4th Dan and under 18 years of age can be applied 4th Poom.

TIME IN DAN RANK REQUIRED

2nd Dan Black Belt	One (1) Year after 1st Dan
3rd Dan Black Belt	Two (2) Years after 2nd Dan
4th Dan Black Belt	Three (3) Years after 3rd Dan
5th Dan Black Belt	Four (4) Years after 4th Dan
6th Dan Black Belt	Five (5) Years after 5th Dan
7th Dan Black Belt	Six (6) Years after 6th Dan
8th Dan Black Belt	Seven (7) Years after 7th Dan
9th Dan Black Belt	Eight (8) Years after 8th Dan

Poom/Dan	Appointed	Compulsory
1st Dan (Poom)	Taegeuk 1-7 or (Palgwe 1-7)	Taegeuk 8 or Palgwe 8
2nd Dan (Poom)	Taegeuk 1-8 or (Palgwe 1-8)	Koryo
3rd Dan (Poom)	Taegeuk (Palgwe) 1-8, Koryo	Keumgang
4th Dan (Poom)	Taegeuk (Palgwe) 1-8, Koryo, Kuemgang	Taebaek
5th Dan	Taegeuk (Palgwe) 1-8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek	Pyongwon, Sipjin
6th Dan	Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin	Sipjin, Jitae
7th Dan	Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae	Jitae, Cheonkwon
8th Dan	Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Cheonkwon	Hansoo
9th Dan	Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Cheonkwon, Hansoo	Illyo
10th Dan	Decided by the Judgement of Technical Committee

Poomsae (Forms)	Kyorugi (Sparring)	Kyokpa (Breaking)	Special Techniques	Theoretical Studies
Eye Control	Eye Control	Eye Control	Power of Blow	Mental Aspect
Concentration of Spirit	Concentration of Spirit	Balance	Special Hand Techniques	Practical Aspect
Speed Control	Speed Control	Power Control	Special Foot Techniques
Strength Control	Strength Control	Speed
Flexibility	Flexibility	Part of Attack
Balance	Balance
Variety in Techniques

The KukKiWon is now being officiated by the South Korean government. The NEW KukKiWon President is Won-Sik Kang. They have redesigned the KukKiWon Dan / Poom certificates and ID cards.

TAEKWONDO BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION DAN FEES

NEW KUKKIWON DAN FEES AS OF FEBRUARY 2012

This page is for all those who are ranked below 5th Dan with the KukKiWon and for those who have a USA mailing address! If you live outside the continental border of the USA, but have a mailing address or proof of USA residency, then we can help you. (Such as the US Military)

We at the I.S.A. are ready and waiting for those of you who would like to receive the KukKiWon Dan Certification. We do your application immediately, no waiting for months or years.