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What is Kukkiwon
Certificates
Kukkiwon is the the world HQ for Dan/Poom certification and it is situated in
Seoul Korea, a Kukkiwon certificates are widely regarded as the most prestigious
of all the black belt certificates. The World Taekwondo Federation which is the
international governing body for Taekwondo require that all those who wish to
compete at international level kukkiwon certificates. Those that do not have
Kukkiwon certificates may also find that they might not be able to qualify in
official courses such as International Referee etc.
Who can authorise Kukkiwon certificates
Only a 4th Dan or above who is Kukkiwon certified can apply for a Kukkiwon
certificates on behalf of those successfully passing their relevant grade. If
you require Kukkiwon 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, Kukkiwon will require proof of
this should the student be a foreign national.
How Much does Kukkiwon certificates cost?
Kukkiwon Dan/Poom Promotion Test Fees
1st Dan/Poom $70
2nd Dan/Poom $90
3rd Dan/Poom $120
4th Dan/Poom $150
5th Dan $300
6th Dan $350
7th Dan $450
Fees are in US Dollars. There are no extra costs required by Kukkiwon, no
carriage 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 Kukkiwon for fees you believe to be extortionate.
Although local administrative fees may be added.
What level of certificate can I seek?
If you claim to be a 3rd Dan but have no Kukkiwon certificate then you can only
apply for 1st Dan Kukkiwon, you would then have to wait another year before you
could seek 2nd Dan and a further 2 years before you sought 3rd Dan
certification. You cannot jump grades.
How long does it take to get a Kukkiwon certificates
It should not take more than 3 months from the time of application to the time
of receipt, I have received them in under 8 weeks. If you have waited a very
long time then speak to your master, in my experience 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?
International Division
Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)
635 Yuksam-dong, Gangnam-gu,
Seoul, Korea 135-908
tel: 82 2 563 3339
fax: 82 2 552 3025
e-mail: kukkiwon_wth@yahoo.com
kukkiwon@kukkiwon.or.kr
Why do I need Kukkiwon certificates
Those who claim to practice or teach the Kukki/WTF style should really seek
Kukkiwon certification so that a common set of standards and criteria be adhered
to. Because Martial Arts are not regulated in the UK or in many 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.
