4th Degree Black Belt
Testing requirements · Axe Taekwon-Do
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 and USTF certified Class A referees.
Breaking
Breaking requirements are listed in the USTF Black Belt Requirement Book.
Age
Students must be 19.5 years of age or older to test for 4th Dan black belt.
Training and community service
Students must 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 participation 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.