Black belt certification by Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters is the only black belt certificate that is recognized around the world. There are many other Black Belt certificates out there being distributed either by own dojangs or local associations which can only be recognized by themselves. Their own instructors or Master themselves acquire Kukkiwon Black Belt Certificates while their students are given the other black belt certificates. This is an unethical practice by the instructors and masters as a martial artist, we should hold highly on our ethics and integrity.
I always encouragemy students to apply for the Kukkiwon Black Belt Certificates at least for their 1st Poom/Dan to get themselves internationally recognized as a Black Belt Holder from Kukkiwon. Then it's up to them whether to apply for the next certificate or not.
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