The USTW is the American legacy of traditional TKD, and operates as a national not-for-profit corporation with preferred tax status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Tax Code. This serves to provide special tax advantages to the members of the USTW in addition to the members of the general public (individuals and entities) who might wish to make a charitable contribution to the USTW. Below is some information on some of the other benefits of membership in the USTW as well as products or services offered through association with the USTW, that can add significant value to your Taekwondo career, school or club.

Benefits of Individual membership:

• Annual identification card
• USTW embroidered patch and lapel pin
• Ability to obtain gup (colored belt) or dan (black belt) certification
  (you must apply through your instructor and certified school)
• Other notifications and national promotions

Benefits of School/Club membership:

• Annual identification certificate
• Ability to recommend gup (colored belt) or dan (black belt) certification, subject to Promotion Regulations
• One delegate may vote at the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting of the Membership of the State Association, plus one additional delegate for each additional thirty members
• Listing of the School/Club web site on the USTW national web site
• Representation on the State Association Rank Examination and Promotion Committee as outlined in the Promotion Regulations
• Other notifications and national promotions

 

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP		SCHOOL/CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Terms: The membership period is 12 months from the date of application The cost is $30.00 for one year, or $55.00 for two years Lifetime membership $240.00 All Dues and Fees are Tax Deductible   Mail-In Registration Form		Terms: The membership period is 12 months from the date of application The cost is $40.00 for one year, or $75.00 for two years All Dues and Fees are Tax Deductible   Mail-In Registration Form