Thursday, June 11 | 5:30 PM | 30 minutes
June 2026
The moment they’ve been working toward is almost here.
Your Little Dragon has been showing up, putting in the work, and earning their stripes one by one.
Belt testing is where all of that effort gets recognized. It’s a big deal, and it deserves to be treated like one.
Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your child is ready and that your family has a smooth, stress-free testing experience.
What Is Belt Testing?
Belt testing is the formal evaluation where students demonstrate the skills and curriculum they’ve been learning in class.
It’s not just about earning a new belt. It’s about showing up, rising to the moment, and proving to themselves that they are ready for the next level.
For Little Dragons, testing takes place right here at Tarrant Elite in a familiar, comfortable environment so your child can perform their best without any added nerves.
Testing Details
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11th
⏰ Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Tarrant Elite Taekwondo (in-class testing)
👉 Register for Testing today!
Who Can Test?
Little Dragons who attend regularly and have earned all 8 stripes will be eligible for testing.
Not sure if your child is ready?
Just ask! I’m happy to take a look at where they are and let you know if they should test or if a little more time would set them up for a stronger performance.
New Students:
If 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 them earn their stripes before testing or arranging a late testing to give them just a bit more time.
Reach out to Mr. DeBerardinis and we’ll figure it out together.
Registration & Deadline
📅 Last Day to Register: Tuesday, June 9th
💵 Early Bird Discount!
Save $10 on your testing registration by signing up by Saturday, June 6th
💰 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.
👉 Register Here: www.TarrantElite.com/Testing
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Registration closes June 9th 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 your Little Dragon doesn’t have a white uniform yet, email Mr. DeBerardinis and we’ll get them sorted 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.
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, June 16th
⏰ 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, June 12th — No classes (Black Belt Clinic)
⛔ Saturday, June 13th — No classes (Testing Day)
⛔ Monday, June 15th — No classes
⛔ Tuesday, June 16th — No classes (Award Ceremony)
✅ Classes resume Wednesday, June 17th
Your Little Dragon has worked hard to get here. Let’s make sure they get the moment they’ve earned.
Questions? Email me and I’ll get back to you right away.
