PTF Black Belt Certification

Terms & Conditions

By using Professional Taekwondo Federation (“PTF”) services, you consent to the collection and use of your PTF Member data as specified in your registration entries.

You are entering PTF Black Belt Dan Conversion/Dan Application registration system as a PTF Licensed Club Owner, hereby the “Recommender” to submit PTF Black Belt Certification applications for your students who have met all PTF requirements to receive PTF Black Belt Dan Certificates based on the information you submit.

To qualify for the Professional Taekwondo Federation Black Belt Certification, candidates (“Applicants”) must obtain a recommendation from a licensed Professional Taekwondo Federation Club Owner or Instructor ("Recommender").

Recommenders are ONLY authorized to apply for PTF Black Belt Dan Certifications up to their own Black Belt dan level. For example, a 2nd dan Black Belt Recommender can only submit Applicants for PTF Black Belts, up to the 2nd dan level.

Recommenders are permitted to submit PTF Black Belt Conversion applications at any Black Belt dan levels, regardless of the Recommender’s current Black Belt rank.

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PTF Black Belt Conversion and PTF Black Belt Dan Application Fee Schedule and Minimal Training Time Requirements:

Terms & Conditions

Professional Taekwondo Federation reserves the right to reject, deny, or limit any applications for PTF Black Belt Conversion and/or PTF Black Belt DanApplication based on the following reasons:

- Any or all information provided in the PTF Black Belt Conversion and/or Dan Applications is inaccurate.
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- The identity of the Recommender applying for PTF Black Belt Dan is falsified.

- The identity of the Applicant PTF Black Belt is falsified.

- The PTF Club Owner/Recommender has engaged in illegal activities or breached the terms and conditions established by Professional Taekwondo Federation.

- The Applicants have failed to meet the necessary requirements for PTF Black Belt Dan Certification.

- The application for PTF Black Belt Conversion and/or Dan Certification is intended to disrupt social order.
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Professional Taekwondo Federation may limit or deny approval of PTF Black Belt Dan applications if it is proven that the contents provided by the applicants are false. This includes, but is not limited to, discrepancies in the applicants' names, dates of birth, dan ranks, etc.

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PTF Black Belt Dan Applicants mandatory data collection includes the following:

- Legal First Name.
- Legal Last Name.
- Date of Birth as it appears on governmental issued identification.
- Nationality Highest Guep or Black Belt Dan Rank with supporting document.
- Recent Head Shot Photo.

Recommenders and Applicants have the right to withhold the aforementioned information; however, no refunds of PTF Black Belt Conversion and/or Dan application fees will be issued to the Recommenders or Applicants, and PTF Black Belt Certificates will be withheld, until all required information is provided.

Refunds will not be provided if PTF Black Belt Dan applications are denied for the reasons outlined above.

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The Professional Taekwondo Federation (PTF)allows each Member Club/Recommender, under its banner to establish their own specific black belt testing requirements.
Candidates testing under a specific Taekwondo style—such as ITF, WT, or other recognized Taekwondo styles—must perform the poomsae or tul required by their style for their respective rank.

This policy ensures that while PTF provides a unified certification framework, it also respects the traditions and testing protocols of every Taekwondo style within its global community.
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All PTF Black Belt Dan Conversion and/or Black Belt Dan Application will adhere to the following timeline:

Approval, Processing and Digital Delivery: Up to 4 weeks from the date of PTF Black Belt Dan application submission with full payment.
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All PTF Black Belt certificates will be issued in electronic format only. The certificates will be sent via email as a digital file to the respective member club or recommender. It is the responsibility of the club or recommender to print and distribute the certificates to their candidates. Please note that PTF will not mail printed certificates under any circumstances.

Professional Taekwondo Federation will collect, use, manage, and protect the information of all PTF Members.
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Professional Taekwondo Federation reserves the right to modify or delete PTF Members' personal data as necessary to ensure data protection.

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The Professional Taekwondo Federation Terms and Conditions become effective immediately upon clicking "I agree to all terms and conditions of this service agreement" below.
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Release and Waiver: In consideration of being permitted to participate in the activities organized by Professional Taekwondo Federation Limited, the Recommender hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenant snot to sue Professional Taekwondo Federation Limited, its affiliated entities, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees (collectively, the"Releasees") from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising out o for in any way connected with my Recommendation of my PTF Black BeltDan applicants, including any claims due to the negligence ofReleasees or otherwise.
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Acknowledgment of Understanding: The PTF Licensed Club/Recommender has read this release of liability and waiver of lawsuits, fully understands its terms, and understands that substantial rights are being given up, including the right to sue. The undersigned acknowledges that this agreement is entered into freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee being made and intends for this waiver and release to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
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By clicking "I agree to all terms and conditions of this service agreement" below, I agree with all payment terms and conditions set forth by Professional Taekwondo Federation. I understand that no refund will be given under any circumstances upon submission of full payment.

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Black Belt Conversion

Convert your or your student's existing Black Belt rank to a PTF certification

PTF Black Belt Conversion is only available to current non-PTF Black Belt Dan holders who wish to apply for a PTF Black Belt Certificate in the same Dan Rank, issued by a non-PTF Organization previously.

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Black Belt Dan Promotion Application

Apply for your student's PTF Black Belt Certification

You cannot self-promote to a higher Black Belt Dan rank. Advancement is only valid when awarded to your students, not yourself.

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