Time Guidelines for Gup Examinations in Tae Kwon Do

 

 

   10^th Gup to 9^th Gup - 12 to 16 Weeks Training

 

 

    9^th Gup to 8^th Gup - 12 to 16 Weeks Training

 

 

     8^th Gup to 7^th Gup - 12 to 16 Weeks Training

 

 

    7^th Gup to 6^th Gup - 16 to 20 Weeks Training

 

 

  6^th Gup to 5^th Gup - 16 to 20 Weeks Training

 

 

    5^th Gup to 4^th Gup - 26 to 32 Weeks Training

 

 

     4^th Gup to 3^rd Gup - 26 to 32 Weeks Training

 

 

    3^rd Gup to 2^nd Gup - 26 to 32 Weeks Training

 

 

     2^nd Gup to 1^st Gup - 26 to 32 Weeks Training

 

 

    1^st Gup to 1^st Dan - 26 to 52 Weeks Training

 

 

The minimum time requirements will be monitored closely depending on the student’s ability and mental development.

 

There will be 3-4 Gup Simsas per year. Students who have both the physical and time requirements met will be allowed to test. However, exceptions can be made by the Master Instructor or Senior Instructor to allow a student to test early.

 

 

Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan

 Mrs. Joan M. Drysdale VI Dan