World Tang Soo Do Association

Testing of individuals is required to determine their level of accomplishment. Individual studios test their students and send the results of the testing to the association for review and processing of student certifications. Black belt testing is done by region, and masters testing is done internationally. There is a european masters clinic, a north american masters clinic, and a south american masters clinic. Masters must attend one of these three in order to test.in 2024, the association administered gup (non-black belt) tests to 19,210 individuals, non-master black belt tests to 852 individuals, master tests to 34 individuals and special rank tests to 6 individuals.

Each new member is provided with a manual, id card, and sticker. Manuals provide a basic description of the association's requirements regarding physical and mental techniques that must be learned to advance in rank. Id cards provide a record of each member's advancement in rank. As of december 31, 2024, there were 16,437 active members; of these, 4,570 were either at the black belt or cho dan bo level.

Newsletters are typically published semi-annually. The newsletters are sent to 10,000 members providing them with detailed descriptions of upcoming events, changes in programs, and new programs. It also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas between members for the purpose of expanding programs.association staff pack and ship merchandise and provide other services to members.

Newsletters are typically published semi-annually. The newsletters are sent to 10,000 members providing them with detailed descriptions of upcoming events, changes in programs, and new programs. It also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas between members for the purpose of expanding programs.association staff pack and ship merchandise and provide other services to members.