Which titles are associated with the dan ranks of the ITF?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

The International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) has assigned the following titles to accompany their dan ranks.

first degree black belt - 1st dan - Kyosahnim(instructor)
seond degree black belt - 2nd dan - Kyosahnim(instructor)
third degree black belt - 3rd dan - Kyosahnim(instructor)
fourth degree black belt - 4th dan Sabumnim (master instructor)
fifth degree black belt - 5th dan Sabumnim (master instructor)
sixth degree black belt - 6th dan Sabumnim (master instructor)
sevetnh degree black belt - 7th dan Kwanjanum(grandmaster)
eightth degree black belt - 8th dan Kwanjanum(grandmaster)
ninth degree black belt - 9th dan Kwanjanum(grandmaster)

It is important to remember to show proper courtesy to you senior belts, those who are in the rank ahead of you. The chief instructor, usually a high ranking black belt will lead the class in how you should address them and the other instructors.

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∙ 15y ago

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