Grading examination for student ranks – 24.01.2026

Grading examination for student ranks – 24.01.2026

Ahead of us is the taekwon-do student rank grading examination. To ensure that everything runs smoothly and without stress, please read the information below carefully. Here you will find the date, location, registration rules, schedule and equipment requirements – everything in one place.

Exam date and location

  • Date: 24.01.2026 (Saturday)
  • Location: Primary School No. 40 – 13 Pszczelna St., Kraków (Ruczaj)

Registration

  • Registration is mandatory
  • Registrations are accepted by the instructors
  • Registration deadline: by Wednesday 21.01.2026

Examination fees

  • PLN 120 – for each rank being attempted
  • PLN 60 – failed examination
  • Payment in cash on the day of the examination

Examination requirements

Schedule

Room 1
Beginner groups (first-year) – birth years 2014 and younger
 09:00-10:00 – younger beginners (Kurdwanów)
10:00-11:00 – younger beginners (Skotniki, Kozłówka, Grzegórzki)
11:00-12:00 – younger beginners (Borek Fałęcki, os. Podwawelskie, Łagiewniki)
12:00-13:00 – younger beginners (os. Tysiąclecia, os. Dywizjonu 303)
13:30-14:30 – younger beginners (os. Na Stoku, os. Niepodległości)
14:30-15:30 – younger beginners (CIS, WIS, Kolegium Europejskie)
15:30-16:30 – younger beginners (Horme, Open Future, Compass, BC School, Brzeźnica)

Room 2
Intermediate groups (second-year) – birth years 2014 and younger
09:40-10:40 – younger students taking ranks 9.1-9.3 kup (os. Na Stoku, os. Niepodległości)
10:40-11:40 – younger students taking ranks 9.1-9.3 kup (os. Tysiąclecia, os. Dywizjonu 303)
11:40-12:40 – younger students taking ranks 9.1-9.3 kup (Kurdwanów, os. Podwawelskie, Łagiewniki, Kozłówka)
12:40-13:40 – younger students taking ranks 9.1-9.3 kup (CIS, WIS, Kolegium Europejskie, Open Future, Compass, BC School, Horme)
14:20-15:20 – younger students taking ranks 9.1-9.3 kup (Skotniki, Borek Fałęcki, Grzegórzki)
15:20-16:30 – younger students taking rank 8 kup (all groups)

Room 3
Advanced groups – birth years 2014 and younger
 09:20-10:50 – younger students taking ranks 7.1-7.2 kup (all groups)
10:50-12:50 – younger students taking rank 7.3 kup and higher (all groups)
Older groups – birth years 2013 and older
12:50-13:50 – older taekwon-do beginners (taking rank 8 kup, all groups)
14:20-16:50 – older advanced students taking rank 7 kup and higher (all groups).

Additional information:

  • There are no parking spaces near the school – we recommend public transport or planning a walk from the car park by Kaufland
  • Group allocation is determined by the highest rank for which the participant is taking the exam
  • Participants should arrive exactly 20 minutes before the start (neither earlier nor later).
  • Parents may watch the examination from the stands
  • Fees are collected at the entrance to the room, certificates are issued at the exit

Attire and equipment

  • Those with a yellow belt or higher must wear a dobok
  • Others: a dobok or long sports trousers + a white T-shirt
  • Participants who spar must have their own set of equipment
  • After the examination, participants receive a belt or bars

Sports sparring equipment

  • 8 kup: Children taking the 8 kup rank must have gloves and mouthguards; a helmet is also permitted, and nothing else.
  • 7.1 kup and higher (children): Children taking the 7.1 kup rank and higher must have gloves, mouth, groin (boys), shin, foot and head protection.
  • Older participants – 7 kup: Older participants taking the 7 kup rank in taekwon-do must have a complete set of sparring equipment.

Explanation of ranks

  • 10 kup – white belt without bars
  • 9.1 kup – white belt with 1 yellow bar
  • 9.2 kup – white belt with 2 yellow bars
  • 9.3 kup – white belt + 3 yellow bars
  • 8 kup – yellow belt
  • 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 kup – yellow belt with 1, 2 or 3 green bars respectively
  • 6 kup – green belt

Exam preparation

We encourage you to use the video guide on YouTube, which will help with preparation:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvhgVl5mWic&list=PLqEMSV8oGHokcRL2llEtcEqTY6nPCEOUy&pp=iAQB

Good luck and see you at the examination! 🥋💪