World Taekwondo Federation (Kukkiwon)
The practice, forms, rules and regulations of taekwondo are governed by an international body named the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) which is located at Kukkiwon in Seoul, Korea. USTMA is a proud member of WTF and complies with the guidelines for poomse and kyorugi.
There are two levels of black belts to accomplish at USTMA. The first black belt test allows the student to receive a black belt under the USTMA dojang as overseen by Grandmaster Eunggil Choi. The second part of the test is given approximately four months later and tests against the standards set forth by Kukkiwon. Passing of this test ensures that the student is acknowledged and registered as a black belt throughout the world. Students receive a certificate from Kukkiwon and their belt number is officially entered into the registrar at Kukkiwon so that their Dan level is known internationally.
