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

Answer 1

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

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