testing & graduation

Lead by Example Tae Kwon Do Great Falls offers Tae Kwon Do belt testing and graduation ceremonies, for students who are dedicated and skilled enough to master the curriculum.

belt testing

1st, 2nd and 3rd Stripe testing will be conducted during or after each regularly scheduled themed class. Please see the belt level requirements for specific instructions for each stripe. Our 4th Stripe testing will occur on a specified day, please refer to the monthly calendar and the graduation candidates list for specific dates and times.

graduating belt levels

You may only graduate to the next belt level after earning all 4 stripes, and you will always be notified when you are nearing your graduation. To graduate you must turn in your TKD notebook (white and brown belts only), current report card, and intent to promote form (signed by parents and school teacher) with power goals completed.

4th stripe testing      Friday, May 10th 2024

If you or your child has 3 or more stripes on your belt, then you may be on our 4th Stripe Testing List. You must have 3 Full Stripes on your belt and the permission of Mr. Andrew to attend 4th Stripe Testing. For 4th Stripe Testing, please remember to:

• 1. Find out your testing time
• 2. Wear your full uniform
• 3. Bring your full equipment
• 4. Check in at the front desk
• 5. Submit your most recent report card
• 6. Submit your completed Intent to Promote form
• 7. Take your oral/written exam PRIOR to testing.
• 8. Prepare and turn in your TKD notebook. All graded and completed notebooks can be picked up the following week and will be placed in the blue baskets on the shelf next to the magazine rack.
• 9. Pay your testing/graduation fee
• 10. The Graduation Ceremony immediately follows 4th Stripe Testing.

* NOTE: Those who test first may want to eat lunch and then return for graduation once all students finish testing.

black belt exam; July 2024 

The Black Belt Exam is a separate event which is conducted with Black Belt candidates only and is judged by a Black Belt panel of judges.

Tae Kwon Do is the most popular Martial Arts in the world. It is sometimes referred to as Korean Karate.