AAU Taekwondo Dan Certification Program
“The AAU Taekwondo Dan Program charter was to create a National Dan Certification that also unifies the Taekwondo community. AAU Taekwondo has always been inclusive of the WT, ITF, and TSD/MDK styles, and we recognize how that diversity strengthens our program. As the National Chair I am proud to announce the first major update to the Dan Program since AAU Taekwondo returned in 1992. Not only are we leveraging modern technology by going online with all processing, we are also taking a giant leap forward with individual Grand Masters having been selected to represent and shepherd our outreach in each discipline. Whether you are looking for National Certification as an addition to a club/local certificate or if you are looking to connect with a community for personal advancement, we are here for you.” Grand Master Bobby Stone, National Sports Chair – AAU Taekwondo
Who Is This Program For?
Taekwondo practicioners who are ready to test for their first or next Black Belt (Dan) rank.
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Email aautkddanprogram@gmail.com to request further information. Attach a copy of your current AAU Taekwondo annual membership to this initial communication.
Taekwondo Black Belts who already have a Dan certificate either from their local school, or another organization, and would like to have that current rank recognized with an equivalent AAU Dan Certificate, instead of waiting until their next testing opportunity.
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Email aautkddanprogram@gmail.com to request further information about a "Dan Match." Attach a copy of your current AAU Takeonwdo annual membership to this initial communication.
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With an AAU Taekwondo “Dan Match," the date on your new AAU Certificate will match your original referencing certificate so that it will not delay your next testing opportunity.
4th Dan and higher Black Belts with current AAU Taekwondo Certification who would like to become authorized AAU Taekwondo Dan Program Recommenders.
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Email aautkddanprogram@gmail.com to make that request. Make sure you attach a copy of your current AAU Takeonwdo annual membership, as well as a copy of your most current AAU Taekwondo Dan Certification.
Further Information
What are the certification fees associated with each rank, and are there age and interval time restrictions?
| Applied for Rank |
Min. Years Required at previous Dan Rank |
Min. Years Required in Taekwondo |
Min. Age Required | Certification Fee *** |
| 1st Dan | 0 | 2.5 | 8 | $100 |
| 2nd Dan | 1 | 3.5 | 10 | $150 |
| 3rd Dan | 2 | 5.5 | 13 | $200 |
| 4th Dan | 3 | 8.5 | 16 | $250 |
| 5th Dan | 4 | 12.5 | 20 | $350 |
| 6th Dan | 5 | 17.5 | 25 | $400 |
| 7th Dan | 6 | 23.5 | 31 | $450 |
| 8th Dan | 7 | 30 | 38 | $650 |
| 9th Dan | 8 | 38 | 46 | $800 |
*** Please note that the Certification Fee is separate and in addition to any fees that may be paid to someone to conduct an actual testing |
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Who are the Board members of the AAU Taekwondo Dan Program?
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Grand Master Mark Giambi, Director – AAU ITF Dan Program
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Grand Master Thac H. Nguyen, Director – AAU WT Dan Program
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Grand Master Katherine Wieczerza, Director – AAU TSD/MDK Dan Program
