How may I obtain rank directly from ChungTong  Yudo?

Simply stated, our kwon - Chung Tong Yudo - does not like to do this.

It will do so, however, on a case-by-case basis, in order to:

- honor those individuals who participated in the development and transmission of our heritage in the traditional Korean martial arts, and especially our own lineage;

- to meet and fulfill our fraternal obligations to our fellow Korean kwons; and,

- to meet the needs of qualified individuals who, by reason of geography or individual situation, are unable to apply through our organization in Korea or through a national Yudo association.

Requests may be sent, in English, to the International Yudo Federation (Go to: "Who do I contact for further information?") for forwarding. The following information should be contained in the letter:

a. Date of birth;

b. Nationality;

c. Full name;

d. The reason that you are requesting a rank certificate directly.

The following items should be enclosed with your letter.

a. Your martial arts resume.

b. Your curriculum vitae (personal and professional resume).

c.  Copies of  all black belt level rank certificates previously issued by any martial art organization.

d. Four color passport photographs.

e. Nonrefundable application fee of $100.00USD.

Applicants for Chung Tong Yudo rank should bear the following in mind:

a. Two types of certificates are issued, a certificate of rank and a certificate of recognition. A certificate of rank issued in this manner is essentially a first promotion in ChungTongKwan Yudo. A certificate of recognition is a document asserting that Chung Tong Yudo has accepted the credentials provided by the individual named on the certificate and that all members of the kwon, and its subsidiary organizations, will in turn accept the credentials of this individual as valid in the grade and for the martial art in which earned. For many, if not most, non-Koreans this certificate will be the first Korean military art rank certificate they will have received, which is actually valid in the Republic of Korea.

b. The standard fee for award of the rank certificate being granted will be noted in the letter sent to the individual (through International Yudo Federation) indicating either that the credentials provided will be accepted or that additional information is required.

c. The fees required by Chung Tong Yudo are not insignificant, but they are quite moderate compared to some Korean kwons. Please bear in mind that at the higher dan grades in Korea, the applicant is not expected to pay the the promotion fee out of pocket. An event is customarily held on behalf of the applicant to raise the funds for the fee. If an applicant for a high dan grade cannot draw enough people to an event in his or her honor to pay for the promotion fee, it tends to indicate that the individual is not well-respected. Such a lack of respect by fellow practitioners is looked upon quite seriously by the promotion board.

d. The certificate, when issued, is a Korean military art certificate.  It is in the Korean language. It you desire a translation of your certificate, you will need to have it done locally. The international Yudo Federation will provide you a translation of the certificate in English, for a small fee.

e. The certificate remains the property of Chung Tong Yudo. If you engage in any actions to dishonor yourself or to bring disrepute to the military arts, Chung Tong Yudo reserves the right to demand the return of your rank certificate.