ISA KOREAN KUKKIWON DAN CERTIFICATION and FAQ's

Attention Instructors
Important Kukkiwon Promotion Information

The Kukkiwon Dan office of the ISA, provides a direct link between the USA students and the Kukkiwon office in Korea.  It is our goal to provide efficient processing of your student Dan certificates and to provide a support system with Kukkiwon. The ISA KKW Dan office follows all rules and regulations set forth by Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation.


Processing Procedures

  • Starting in 2007, if the student is not a member of the ISA, there is no additional cost for each application for promotion.

  • vStarting in 2007, all applications may be hand written and submitted.

  • vThe instructor who submits applications for his/her students does not have to be a member of the ISA.

  • Students being promoted to 2nd degree or higher with a previous Kukkiwon certificate stating a nationality other than American MUST provide proof of U.S. Residency for at least six (6) months.

  • vThe school does not have to be a registered ISA School prior to processing.

  • vSubmit an application for promotion on each individual.  The instructor & student must sign each application. All applications must:  Have one (1) ID sized photo (2 inch by 2 inch) and have copies of previous certificates attached (if applicable) in order to be complete & processed.

  • vBirthdate on the application must be written as: MM / DD / YY.

  • vCurrent telephone & email address must be on the application.

  • vAcceptable forms of payment are money orders, cashiers checks, Personal or Business checks accepted. There is a $30 Returned Check fee.

  • vAll applications that are submitted through the ISA office will be considered US Citizens.  The student will be promoted as a citizen of the country in which he/she trains and is promoted.

  • vProcessing times:
         1st, 2nd & 3rd Dan/Poom = 6-10 weeks
        
         Skip Dan, Correction & Replacements = 2 months

 

 

FAQ’S

Q: How do I set up an account to promote my students’ Black Belts through Kukkiwon with the ISA?

A: Anyone who practices and promotes Kukki-style TaeKwonDo may make application to this office for the Kukkiwon Dan certificate for himself/herself and his/her students. One simple e-mail to ISA Headquarters will set it up for you.


Q: Does ISA Taekwondo process Jump-ups (Skip Dans) through Kukkiwon?

A: Yes, we process Jump-ups (Skip Dans.) 


Q: How do I make a request for a replacement certificate and/or card?

A: Anyone who is a Kukkiwon certificate holder, can request a replacement.  For a replacement, you simply need to fill out a correction/replacement form and send it in to us along with the $10.00 processing fee.  You must submit one picture with the form.  Replacements take 6-12 weeks to process. 


Q: Are the promotion applications located on the ISA website?

A: No,  the promotion applications are located on our server and the Kukkiwon website.  We will e-mail the necessary paperwork to you personally.


Q: How can I get Dan certification rates?

A: Dan certification fees are located on the web at: http://www.sungjado.org/isa_kukiwon_certification_PAGE.htm

Q: How can I check to see if an instructor holds a specific rank?

A: The best way to check the rank of an instructor is by contacting Kukkiwon, directly.  There is a link to their website here: http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english/index.jsp


Q: How can I check to see if my certificate is authentic?

A:  The best way to check the authenticity of your certificate is to contact Kukkiwon, directly.  There is a link to their website here: http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr/english/index.jsp


Q: What is the difference between Poom and Dan?

A: Poom certificates are for students who are under the age of 15.  Dan certificates are for students who are 15 or older.


Skip Dan Requirements
The WTF Kukkiwon office has rules and regulations regarding these procedures.  The ISA Taekwondo Dan office requires that all instructors follow these rules.  The procedures to submit a Skip Dan application are as follows:
 
Processing Procedures
  • vFill out an application for promotion and a Jump-up (Skip Dan) form in its entirety.

     

  • vThe Skip Dan form needs to be filled out completely. It will require detailed justification for skipping promotions and a detailed training/teaching history with dates.  Please provide as much information as possible.

     

  • vYou will be required to pay for each level skipped.  Example: 1st to 3rd Dan will pay for 2nd and 3rd in one form of payment.

     

  • vThose who want to skip more than one rank are required to take a practical test at the Kukkiwon office in Korea. Kukkiwon will only allow each individual to apply for a Skip Dan once in their lifetime.

     

  • vMake sure the time requirements have been met between each level up to the level being requested. The applications will be returned if the time requirement has not been met. There are no exceptions for minimum time.

     

  • vThe instructor that is submitting the application must be one Dan level above the student.

     

  • vThe individual applying for the Skip Dan promotion must already have at least 1st Dan Kukkiwon certification.  The exception to this is if the instructor is applying for a skip from 0-2nd degree, then the instructor must provide any certification the student has earned.

     

  • vA SKIP POOM IS NOT ALLOWED.

     

  • vProcessing time for a Skip Dan is 3-4 months or less.
 Please follow these guidelines exactly before submitting the applications.
 
Note: Submitting an application for a Skip Dan does not guarantee approval from the Kukkiwon Dan Board. Our office will contact you as soon as we receive the final decision from the Kukkiwon office in Korea.