Dan Promotion

Regional Point System

It is an important responsibility of those students who wish to prepare for the honor of Black Belt and beyond that they participate in regional events. 

Participating in regional events allows the student to experience our World Tang Soo Do Family outside of their own studio, build friendships, gain skill levels, challenge themselves and also contribute to the success of the region and Association!

Our event listing allows our members to choose which events to attend in order to garner the points necessary for testing qualification.  This gives our regional members flexibility in scheduling.  However, we strongly encourage participating in our two Major events:  Summer Dan Camp and Regional Championships.  Studios may, individually, decide which events to make mandatory for their specific student base if desired.

Listed below are the specifics of the program:

  1. Candidates for Cho Dan must accrue 60 points to be eligible to test for Cho Dan.
  2. Candidates for E Dan must accrue 120 points.
  3. Candidates for Sam Dan must accrue 180 points.
  4. Points are cumulative (they carry over from year to year).
  5. ALL points must be accrued prior to the test eligibility date which will be the deadline for the test applications.
  6. Regional records will be kept of all attendance and point verification must be made by the Regional Director’s office prior to the student being allowed to test.
  7. WTSDA membership and Regional Moo Do membership must be up to date prior to testing.
  8. Students must participate in the event to get credit. However, in case of injury, a determination will be made on a case by case basis.
  • Region 4 Summer Dan Camp:               30 points
  • Region 4 Championships:                      30 points
  • Winter Leadership Seminar:                 15 points
  • Fall Leadership Seminar:                       15 points
  • Gup Clinic:                                                10 points
  • Spring Dan Test:                                        5 points
  • Fall Dan Test:                                              5 points
  • Alternate Clinics/Seminars:                   10 points
    • (Judging seminars, Specialty Seminars)
  • World Championships:                           30 points
  • Non-Region 4 Championships:             30 points
  • Non-Region 4 Summer Camps:             30 points

Dan Paperwork

The following items are required to be submitted for each promotion candidate.

1. Check List
2.  Valid GUP/DAN card (please make sure DAN membership has not expired)
3.  4 Passport Pictures
4.  2 copies of Essay

     Cho Dan: 1,000 words
     E Dan: 2,000 words
     Sam Dan: 3,000 words

5.  Completed WTSDA Building Fund Donation Form
6.  WTSDA DAN Test Promotion Form
7.  WTSDA DAN Membership Form (if Cho Dan Bo)
8.  Fees – PLEASE WRITE POST-DATED CHECKS USING THE TEST DATE 

Please write two checks; one check payable to “WTSDA” for the Test Fee and Dan Membership Fee combined.  The second check payable to “WTSDA Foundation” for the brick donation.

Please note we will not accept any scanned/email copies of the above items.  All items need to be mailed to Master Dave Mukherjee at the following address.

Master Dave Mukherjee
Austin Karate Academy
9308 Anderson Mill Road Ste 600
Austin, TX 78729

There will be a $10 per student late fee (payable to WTSDA Region 4 Membership Fund) if not mailed by the requested date which is communicated to the studio owners per test cycle via email. Paperwork will not be accepted on the day of the testing.  In addition, the Region will supply the breaking materials.

If there are any questions, please contact Master Dave Mukherjee at 512-335-5425 or email AustinKarate@gmail.com.