Kukkiwon Information Hub
Welcome to the Australian Taekwondo Kukkiwon Information Hub
Australian Taekwondo cover the processing of Kukkiwon Certification for Taekwondo Clubs across Australia. Affiliated Clubs can submit applications for both members of AUSTKD and non-members of AUSTKD. Kukkiwon Certification is the Internationally recognised Black Belt certification for World Taekwondo.
Kukkiwon Updates
With Kukkiwon Commission and Kukkiwon Office now operating, several updated regulations will impact our Member Clubs, we wanted to take this opportunity to confirm for you what those updates are:
- 5th, 6th, and 7th Dan Applications will now take place via video evaluation through the Australian Kukkiwon Office.
- 8th and 9th Dan Grand Masters who hold a Kukkiwon examiners qualification of 3rd Class or Higher, will be exempt from the requirement to submit supporting video evidence with the application. This will apply until the next Kukkiwon Master Instructors and Examiners course is held in Australia, which remains TBC. Following the course, this exemption will only apply to 8th and 9th Dan Grand Masters holding a 1st class examiners qualification.
- All Masters holding a 3rd Class or higher qualification, when applying for a 4th Dan certification, will be exempt from the requirement to submit supporting video evidence with the application.
- Following the next Kukkiwon Master and Examiner course in Australia, all examiners must hold a qualification, after which the Dan Promotion Test Policy will be updated accordingly. Unfortunately there is no further update to when the next course might be held in Australia, however AT will advise as soon as more information is known.
Kukkiwon Mailing List
If you a Head Instructor who is not a member of Australian Taekwondo and would like to keep up to date with Kukkiwon activies please join our mailing list
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How to submit your Kukkiwon Applications to Australian Taekwondo
You can submit your Kukkiwon Applications through the online submission via the links below:
Online Applications 1st-4th Dan
Online Applications 5th Dan
Online Applications 6th Dan
Online Applications 7th Dan
High Dan Grading Panel Requests
A grading panel must be established to conduct a High Dan examination. Grading panels must be approved by the Australian Kukkiwon Office prior to conducting an examination. Online panel request can be submitted via the links below;
Local/Club/State Panel Request
How to apply for a Correction and/or Reissue of a Kukkiwon Certificate
If your Kukkiwon Certificate has incorrect information such as name, nationality or date of birth, please complete the below online submission form. Please note that each request for correction and/or reissue is $65 total.
What is a T-CON and why does each individual require a T-CON ID?
Kukkiwon have updated their promotion system for all Kukkiwon applications moving forward. The new system is called ‘T-CON’ – Taekwondo Connected. Every individual who is submitted to Australian Taekwondo for Kukkiwon processing, will now be required to become a member of T-CON and their T-CON ID must be provided upon application. Clubs can complete the T-CON application for their members or they can ask their members to complete this themselves.
Key steps:
Click here to create a T-CON ID
Then proceed to complete the application, ensure to keep record of the T-CON ID that has been created for future applications.
Helpful tips:
Australian Taekwondo 2025 Kukkiwon Application Fees
Dan Level Application Matrix
- Submitted to AUSTKD via online submission form: 1st Dan/Poom, 2nd Dan/Poom, 3rd Dan/Poom & 4th Dan/Poom
- Submitted to AUSTKD via online submission form: 5th Dan, 6th Dan & 7th Dan
- In person in Korea: 8th Dan & 9th Dan
Resource Library
High Dan Basic Movement Sequences
5th, 6th & 7th Dan Video Application Guide
Kukkiwon Age and Time Period regulations
General Application Guidelines
Processing and Waiting Times
Australian Taekwondo submits Kukkiwon applications on a fortnightly basis. Following the processing by Kukkiwon, certificates are posted one month after approval and are internationally posted to Australian Taekwondo and then domestically posted from Australian Taekwondo to clubs. Clubs can expect to receive their certificates within two to two and a half months.
Kukkiwon Links
World Taekwondo Academy website
Please email Maddy Houston if you have any questions at kukkiwon@austkd.com.au
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