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Skip-Rank |
Understanding Skip-Rank Promotion.
Due to the fact that
many active martial art practitioners and martial art instructors
move away from their original teacher or organization, their rank
is not reflective of their level of skill or their time in the
martial arts. Hapkido Taekwondo International offers a solution to
qualified individuals seeking rank in accordance with their time
in the arts.
What is the procedure for Skip-Rank
Promotion?
1. You must provide us with copies of ALL of your Black Belt Certificates.
2. You must provide a written document detailing your history in the martial arts. This can either be in the form of a written biography or a resume.
The testing Committee will then review your application. If the testing board feels that you possess the appropriate qualifications for Skip-Rank advancement, through your ongoing participation in the arts, then your advancement will be approved.
Hapkido Taekwondo International uses the accepted standard for promotion commonly employed in the martial arts -- and we do not deviate from this standard.
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The time between 1st and 2nd dan is approximately two years. The time between 2nd and 3rd dan is approximately three years. The time between 3rd and 4th dan is approximately four years. The time between 4th and 5th dan is approximately five years. |
What is the maximum number of ranks I can
skip?
Three.
The average is one.
For example, if you have been an an active practitioner and a 1st dan Black Belt for at least five years, you may be qualified to be promoted to 3rd dan Black Belt.
Or, if you have been an
active practitioner and a 2nd dan Black Belt for at least seven
years, you may be qualified to be promoted to 5th dan.
If I am approved for Skip-Rank Promotion from 2nd to 4th dan
will I also receive a 3rd dan certificate?
No.
If the Hapkido
Taekwondo International Testing Board approves your Skip-Rank
promotion you will only receive a certificate for the rank
approved. As you are not actually testing for the lower rank, no
certificate is awarded.
What is the cost of Skip-Rank Advancement?
The cost of Skip-Rank Promotion is our standard $300.00 Single-Step Promotion Fee plus $300.00 for each additional rank. For example:
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your initial cost would our standard $300.00 promotion fee from 1st to 2nd dan. Plus, $300.00 from 2nd to 3rd dan. Your total cost would be $600.00. |
your initial cost would be our standard $300.00 promotion from 2nd to 3rd dan. Plus, $300.00 from 3rd to 4th dan. Plus, $300 from 4th to 5th dan. Your total cost would be $900.00. |
If the Hapkido Taekwondo International Testing Committee feels that you do not have the appropriate time-in-rank and qualifications for Skip-Rank Promotion then your fees will be refunded.
Will I need to apply of Hapkido Taekwondo International
Organizational Membership before I submit an application for rank
advancement?
No. If your rank advancement is approved by our Testing Committee you will automatically become a certified member of the organization.
How can I take the next step?
Click Here: APPLICATION
You will be taken to the HTI application form.
Note: When you make application to HTI, please do not fill out the membership application and supply us with copies of your rank certificates, unless you also include the appropriate application fee, (paid either via our on-line payment center or by including a check or money order), as we can not move forward with appropriate processing until we receive all of the necessary elements.
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It is essential to note that Hapkido Taekwondo International does not issue Skip-Rank promotion to those individuals with dubious credentials. Therefore, please do not apply for Skip-Rank promotion if you are not an active practitioner with the necessary time-in-rank. In addition, Hapkido Taekwondo International does its best to verify the information provided to us by perspective members, seeking rank advancement. So, please do not supply us with fake or falsified certificates. It is unfair to us and it is unfair to the martial art community at large. Note: If you refer to yourself as, "Master," in all probability that means that you are not. |
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