Important Techniques and Concepts
Training Costs
VTCDKA Membership
This cost depends on when you join and must be renewed at the start of each new year.
Individuals
January - March $32
April - June $24
July-September $16
October - December $8
For Families of 3 or More:
January - March $80
April - June $60
July-September $40
October - December $20
Monthly Dues
$20/Individual or
$50/family of 3+
Classes are every Tuesday & Thursday. Students attending only once per week are still expected to pay the full monthly dues.
Uniforms
$25
*NOTE: we have to order 12 uniforms at a time, so if we don't have one in stock, it may take a while for us to order them unless we get an influx of students. In the meantime, a uniform without a logo will be ordered on your behalf.
Testing Fees
$30
This covers the cost of credentials, the belt, & the wood for the board break.
Sparring Equipment
$120
This covers the costs of:
Chest Protector - $30
Helmet - $21
Gloves - $21
Shoes - $21
+ Shipping - $27
All of which can be purchased separately.
It does not cover mouth guards, cups (for guys), face shields, shin protectors, or forearm protectors - all of which are optional (but required for most tournaments).
$170 (For 1st Dan)
Cost covers the black belt certification, the belt itself, and a black belt uniform.
Students, regardless of age, are encouraged to try and raise this money themselves rather than having the parents pay for it (or at least all of it).
$170
The exam will be conducted by Grandmaster Sosa. The exam fee covers the cost of VTCDKA Black Belt Credentials, your new black belt uniform, your black belt with embroidery, the wood for board breaking, and the concrete for concrete breaking.
World Chung Do Kwan Certification (Optional) (For Black Belts Only)
$125
Once you're a black belt, you can obtain certification through the World Chung Do Kwan Association
Kukkiwon Certification (Optional) (For Black Belts Only)
$135 (For 1st Dan)
Once you're a black belt, you can obtian certification through the Kukkiwon
Our Student Information Manual
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