theadric Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Is there an official fee structure for testing? Are there any instructors around. A school I'm looking at does charge, however the fees look rather high for belt testing. Not to mention there are several colored belts. the 12 standred plus I think 5 additional(Stripes). -TheadricWhite Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IloveTKD Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I Paid $500 for my 1st dan blackbelt test. A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 You got ripped. It's only $150 here (i believe ... I haven't tested for BB yet). We don't pay for color belt testing either, other than $5 for the belt. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I Paid $500 for my 1st dan blackbelt test.Sounds McDojo to me. Where do you study? I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IloveTKD Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I study at United TKD academy, the only school in North Carolina that has turned out olympic competitors. In fact, on of our students won a bronze in the Junior olympics in aruba last week. I train under 6th degree black belt and 2 time national coach of the year Barry Partridge A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I think the BB test is about $100 for us and colored belt tests are about $30. I do know that the money from these tests is used to buy equipment as our instructors are not paid for their services. "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I study at United TKD academy, the only school in North Carolina that has turned out olympic competitors. In fact, on of our students won a bronze in the Junior olympics in aruba last week. I train under 6th degree black belt and 2 time national coach of the year Barry PartridgeWell, I apologize for the insulting reply earlier. However, $500 is too much. That's half my mortgage payment I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Well, I apologize for the insulting reply earlier. However, $500 is too much. That's half my mortgage payment I wish $500 was half my mortgage payment... At the club I go to, the BB test fees are $50 for 1st Dan and $75 for 2nd Dan and higher. Very reasonable IMO.I'd agree that $500 is pretty steep, but I'm not surprised that fees at a nationally-recognized school that has turned out olympic competitors would cost more. Now, as far as whether the cost is justified...that depends on the person paying, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I paid $250 back in 1985. $100 for the "school rank" & $150 for Kukiwon. $500 does seem a bit steep to me. Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theadric Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 I picked up an application for promotional testing from the school and their prices are as follows:white/yellow 11 kuep =$20yellow 10 kuep=$30yellow/black 9 kuep=$30orange 8 kuep=$35orange/black 8 kuep=$35purple 7 kuep=$40purple/black 7 kuep=$45green 6 kuep=$50green/black 6 kuep=$55blue 5 kuep=$60blue/black 5 kuep=$70brown 4 kuep=$80brown/black 4 kuep=$80red 3 kuep=$90red/white 2 kuep=$95red/black 1 kuep=$1001st dan $2502nd dan $3003rd dan $350Add $5 if you want to keep the belt.What do you think? -TheadricWhite Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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