JUDGES' TRAINING
& CERTIFICATION
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
In 2006 Grandmaster Shin formed the Judging committee to train and certify all Dan members to be professional, efficient and fair judges as well as provide training opportunities for scorekeepers and timekeepers. This website is to enhance the effectiveness of all judges worldwide to provide fair, consistent and unbiased competition.
Judges Certification is open to any Dan member at least 16 years old and who is in good standing with WTSDA. Cho Dan Bo members 16 years old and above may also be certified, however, they will not be permitted to judge until they become Dan members. A Scorekeeper level certification is available to Cho Dan Bo and higher at least 14 years old and 5th gup students at least 16 years old.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Training Pages
Judges
Every championship relies upon highly effective judging teams. The certification process ensures that the judging teams have a working knowledge of the championship rules and clear understanding of the criteria for judging competitors in a fair and unbiased manner. These training materials are available to anyone interested in becoming certified as well as a refresher for certified judges.
Mentors
Mentors are available for every region of the WTSDA to train and certify judges. In addition to the designated mentors, Chief Instructors at every WTDSA studio worldwide is able to supplement their student's training to become certified judges. The information in this website paired with in-studio practicing will aide in the student's certification process.