Tong Il Moo Do Grades (Belt Degrees)
Tong Il Moo Do Grades (Belt Degrees)
| Type of Belt | Minimum Training Period | Forms | One Step Sparring |
| Yellow Belt | 3 months | Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Sawi Gidae Eui Bon | Formation |
| Green Belt | 4 months | Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Wonhwa Eui Bon | Formation with throwing |
| Green Belt with Blue stripe | 3 months | Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Sunghwa Eui Bon | Growth |
| Blue Belt | 3 months | Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Samdange Eui Bon | Growth with throwing |
| Blue Belt with Brown stripe | 3 months | Pyung Hwa Eui Bon Cham Gajung Eui Bon (Right) | Growth with throwing and locking |
| Brown Belt | 4 months | Cham Salang Eui Bon Cham Gajung Eui Bon (Left) | Perfection with throwing |
| Brown Belt with Black stripe | 5 months | Cham Salang Eui Bon Tong-Il Eui Bon | Perfection with throwing and locking |
| Black Belt | 5~12 months | Cham Salang Eui Bon Chang Jo Eui Bon | Free style multiple |
| 2nd degree Black Belt | 2 year Instructor experience | Cham Salang Eui Bon Chun Seung Eui Bon | Free style multiple |
| 3rd degree Black Belt | 4 year Instructor experience | Cham Salang Eui Bon Wang Kwon Eui Bon | Free style multiple |
* The length of time allocated for the promotion is prorated at a minimum of two lessons per week. Promotion examinations will be offered regularly and the promotion test will involve evaluations of Tong-Il Moo-Do performance and understanding of the Tong-Il Moo-Do Philosophy.
* Belt recognition or certification will be granted to those students who successfully passed the promotion examination (techniques and philosophy) given by the reviewing board of the Federation (WTMF committee).
* The length of time for promotion may be shortened for those students who show special ability and exemplify themselves by diligent and sincere practice.
* Basic undestanding philosophy means that trainees understand Summarized Martial Arts Philosophy Book.
* Advanced undestanding philosophy means that trainees understand Full contents Martial Arts Philosophy Book.
* 1st Degree through 4th Degree Black Belt will be granted by a Federation board (WTMF committee) based on the recommendation of the Continental TIMD President.
* Higher than 4th Degree Black Belt will be granted only with the approval of the International President based on the recommendation from a Federation board (WTMF committee).
* The width of the stripe on the belt is 1/8 inch (3 mm). The distance between the stripe and the end of the belt is 2 inches (5 cm).