Degree Grading
NTA DEGREE TESTING
Part 1 - Fitness
The exam will begin with a series of target based Fitness
Testing which includes the Bleep Test. Candidates must pass this
part of the pre-test if they are to continue to the next section to be
tested.
Part 2 - Thesis/Essay
All candidates must submit a Thesis/Essay on a chosen subject
depending on the grade.
Part 3 - Theory Test
This written exam varies
dependent upon the degree sought and covers most subjects for technical
questions, to the understanding of the "Do" in Tae Kwon-Do.
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Part 4 -
Physical Exam
NTA Degree Tests are held once/twice per year for students testing
from 1st-6th Degree.
The Exam begins with a 2 hour Technical training session for all candidates and NTA Blackbelts. Following this, candidates will perform their physical exam where all patterns will be performed, along with technical kicking sequences, free-sparring, step-sparring, self-defence sequences and power testing of hand and foot techniques. Upon completion, candidates will receive their result.
NTA Blackbelts will also be in attendance to support the candidates during their exam.
