I joined my friend's TKD class about two years ago now and I have found myself in a difficult position. My friend studied with his master for about four years before I joined. Several months ago our school was shut down because there weren't enough students to pay the rent on the building.
I joined with one other of our close friends. Our blue belt friend trained us every day for about a year and half. Both of us caught up to him in skill, and I caught up in rank. I tested for my black belt right before we got closed down. That was a mistake. I wish I had waited for my friends.
Now we have the chance to test at an ATA school. Our master hated ATA.
He said if we did not get our rank from korea it was not valid. I don't know what to expect. We were told ATA is not real TKD. Can someone fill me in?
The school says that they will honor my black belt, and let me test for 2nd dan. I worked really hard to get my black belt. Will the standard be the same?
Or will it be like our old instructor said?
Anyone who has info on the subject or just some friendly advice?
It would be a big help.
Thanks in advance.
I joined with one other of our close friends. Our blue belt friend trained us every day for about a year and half. Both of us caught up to him in skill, and I caught up in rank. I tested for my black belt right before we got closed down. That was a mistake. I wish I had waited for my friends.
Now we have the chance to test at an ATA school. Our master hated ATA.
He said if we did not get our rank from korea it was not valid. I don't know what to expect. We were told ATA is not real TKD. Can someone fill me in?
The school says that they will honor my black belt, and let me test for 2nd dan. I worked really hard to get my black belt. Will the standard be the same?
Or will it be like our old instructor said?
Anyone who has info on the subject or just some friendly advice?
It would be a big help.
Thanks in advance.