REQUIREMENT
| Type of Belt |
Minimum Training Period |
Forms |
One Step Sparring |
| Yellow Belt |
3 month |
Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Sawi Gidae Eui Bon |
Formation |
| Green Belt |
4 month |
Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Wonhwa Eui Bon |
Formation with throwing |
| Green Belt with Blue stripe |
3 month |
Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Sunghwa Eui Bon |
Growth |
| Blue Belt |
3 month |
Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Samdange Eui Bon |
Growth with throwing |
| Blue Belt with Brown stripe |
3 month |
Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Cham Gajung Eui Bon (Right) |
Growth with throwing and locking |
| Brown Belt |
4 month |
Cham Salang Eui Bon Cham Gajung Eui Bon (Left) |
Perfection with throwing |
| Brown Belt with Black stripe |
5 month |
Cham Salang Eui Bon Tong-Il Eui Bon |
Perfection with throwing and locking |
| Black Belt |
5~12 months |
Cham Salang Eui Bon Chang Jo Eui Bon |
Free style multiple |
| 2nd degree Black Belt |
2 year Instructor experience |
Cham Salang Eui Bon Chun Seung Eui Bon |
Free style multiple |
| 3rd degree Black Belt |
4 year Instructor experience |
Cham Salang Eui Bon Wang Kwon Eui Bon |
Free style multiple |
* The length of time allocated for the promotion is prorated at a minimum of two lessons per week. Promotion examinations will be offered regularly and the promotion test will
involve evaluations of Tong-Il Moo-Do performance and understanding of the Tong-Il Moo-Do Philosophy.
* Belt recognition or certification will be granted to those students who successfully passed the promotion examination
(techniques and philosophy) given by the reviewing board of the Federation (WTMF committee).
* The length of time for promotion may be shortened for those students who show special ability and exemplify themselves by
diligent and sincere practice.
* Basic undestanding philosophy means that trainees understand Summarized Martial Arts Philosophy Book.
* Advanced undestanding philosophy means that trainees understand Full contents Martial Arts Philosophy Book.
* 1st Degree through 4th Degree Black Belt will be granted by a Federation board (WTMF committee) based on the recommendation of
the Continental TIMD President.
* Higher than 4th Degree Black Belt will be granted only with the approval of the International President based on the recommendation
from a Federation board (WTMF committee).
* The width of the stripe on the belt is 1/8 inch (3 mm). The distance between the stripe and the end of the belt is 2 inches (5 cm).