Oct 2026
You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to prove it.
Testing isn’t just a formality.
It’s the moment where everything you’ve been drilling, practicing, and pushing through in class gets put on display. It’s where you find out what you’re really made of.
This is your moment. Here’s everything you need to know to show up ready.
What Is Belt Testing?
Belt testing is the formal evaluation where students demonstrate the curriculum, techniques, and skills they’ve developed since their last promotion.
It’s a challenge. It’s supposed to be. And that’s exactly what makes earning that new belt mean something.
This cycle’s testing takes place at the Lewisville Convention Center, a full formal testing event where students from all ranks come together to test side by side. Come ready to perform your best.
Testing Details
📅 Date: Saturday, Oct 10th
📍 Location: Lewisville Convention Center / Hilton Garen Inn
785 State Highway 121, Lewisville, TX 75067
⏰ Exact group times will be posted and sent via email the Thursday before testing.
Approximate timeframes by rank:
🕗 Early Morning — Black Belts
🕘 Morning — Brown & Red Belts
🕙 Mid to Late Morning — Green, Purple & Blue Belts
🕑 Afternoon — White, Yellow & Orange Belts
Who Can Test?
To be eligible for testing, students must have earned the following stripes or anticipate earning them before testing:
🥋 Juniors: 4 Black Stripes and 2 Blue Stripes
🥋 Brown Belts and above: May register and test without the second blue stripe for board breaking
Not sure if you’re ready?
Ask me. I’ll give you an honest answer and help you figure out the best path forward.
New Students:
If you or your child recently joined and won’t have all their stripes in time, don’t stress. We can work with you to build a plan, whether that’s helping earn stripes before testing or arranging a late testing to give you just a bit more time.
Reach out to Mr. DeBerardinis and we’ll figure it out together.
Registration & Deadline
📅 Last Day to Register: Tuesday, Oct 6th
💵 Early Bird Discount!
Save $10 on your testing registration by signing up by Saturday, Oct 3rd
💰 Retesting
If your child is retesting for the same belt after a no-change/failed testing, use code RETEST at checkout and the fee will be waived.
👨👩👧👦 Family discount
When registering the 3rd+ family member for belt testing, use code FAMILY at checkout for 50% off each 3rd+ family members registration.
👉 Register Here: www.TarrantElite.com/testing/signup
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Registration closes Oct 6th and we want to make sure every student who is ready gets their spot.
What To Wear
🥋 Full Traditional White Uniform is required for testing and the award ceremony. No exceptions!
If you don’t have a white uniform yet, email Mr. DeBerardinis and we’ll get you one before testing day.
Testing Results: Pass / Fail
How do I know if I passed?
No-news is good news! If you don’t hear anything by the Monday following testing, you know you passed.
To pass, students MUST get a passing grade in ALL AREAS of their belt testing.
| Belts | Forms | Combos | Sparring | Board Breaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White – Orange Belts | Pass (3 attempts) | Pass | (Sr Orange Only) | |
| Green – Blue Belts | Pass (3 attempts) | Intermediate Level (Min 2 Rounds) | ||
| Brown – Red Belts | Pass (3 attempts) | Advanced Level (Min 3 Rounds) | Break all techniques (3 attempts) | |
| Senior Red – Black Belts | Pass (2 attempts) | Advanced Level (Min 4 Rounds) | Break all techniques (3 attempts) |
If you’re testing didn’t go as well as we’d have hoped, that’s okay! Failing a belt testing is an inevitable part of the taekwondo journey. It teaches resilience and perseverance, crucial skills for growing up!
If you or your child did not pass testing, I will reach out via email no later than 2:00pm on the Monday after testing.
Remember! It’s considered bad manners in Taekwondo to ask about your testing results. If you didn’t pass, we’ll reach out to you.
The Award Ceremony
This is the best part.
Students who pass their belt testing will receive their new belts at the Award Ceremony. It’s a moment worth celebrating and we want your whole family there for it.
📅 Date: Tuesday, Oct 13th
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: Tarrant Elite Taekwondo
🥋 Wear full uniform!
📸 Bring the family, take pictures, and celebrate your child!
📱 Tag us on social media @tarrantelitetkd
Schedule Change During Testing Week
Please take note of the following days where we won’t have class during testing week:
⛔ Friday, Oct 9th — No classes (Black Belt Clinic)
⛔ Saturday, Oct 10th — No classes (Testing Day)
⛔ Monday, Oct 12th — No classes
⛔ Wednesday, Oct 13th — No classes (Award Ceremony)
✅ Classes resume Thursday, Oct 14th
You’ve worked hard to get here. Let’s get out there and make it happen!
Questions? Email me and I’ll get back to you right away.
