Tournament Competition:  Students must participate as an official in at least four USTF tournaments.

Certification: 

Students are required to become USTF certified class "B" instructors.

Students are required to become USTF certified class "A" referees.

Training requirements:

Students must be 19.5 years of age or older to test for 4th dan black belt.

Students must complete a complete a minimum of 42 months of active training as a 3rd dan black belt before testing for 4th dan black belt.  Active training is considered participating in an average of seven formal classes per month.

Students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service.  A formal letter verifying completion of community service must be turned in with the testing packet. 

Breaking requirements are listed in the USTF Black Belt Requirement Book