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Unified TaeKwon-Do International is a non-political international organization dedicated to providing quality education, training and resources to its members and affiliated schools. Membership in U.T.I. assures recognition and support through an international network of TaeKwon-Do Instructors and practitioners dedicated to their advancement and education. U.T.I. membership is open to all dedicated Martial Artists with a sincere desire to help themselves and others. Instructors world-wide retain complete control over their operations while receiving the resources, support and international recognition they deserve.

Associate Membership

To become a UTI associate member you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum three months)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Fee $30.00 ($15.00 annual renewal fee)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

What you receive:

UTI membership certificate
UTI membership identification card
UTI lapel pin and official dobok crest
UTI Newsletter subscription
Access to rank promotion through video-examination
Access to rank promotion and Instructor Certification
Official Rank Certificate (upon request)

Black-Belt Membership:

To become a UTI Black-Belt member you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum two years)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Black-Belt Certification (copy submitted)
Fee $35.00 ($17.50 annual renewal fee)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

What you receive:

UTI Black-Belt membership certificate
UTI Black-Belt membership identification card
UTI lapel pin and official dobok crest
UTI Newsletter subscription
Access to rank promotion through video-examination
Access to rank promotion and Instructor Certification
Invitation to Black-Belt Seminars and Annual Summer Camp
Official Black-Belt Rank Certificate (upon request)

Instructor Membership:

To become a UTI Instructor member you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum three years)
Experience as Instructor (minimum one year)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Black-Belt Certification, 1st, 2nd or 3rd Dan (copy submitted)
One page summary of Martial Arts experience
Two passport-type photos (submitted)
Students unders your instruction (minimum five)
Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education
Minimum 18 years of age
Fee $40.00 ($20.00 annual renewal fee)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

What you receive:

UTI Instructor membership certificate
UTI Instructor membership identification card
UTI lapel pin and official dobok Instructor Crest
UTI Newsletter subscription
Access to rank promotion through video-examination
Access to rank promotion and Chief Instructor Certification
Invitation to Black-Belt Seminars and Annual Summer Camp
Invitation to Instructor Seminars and Clinics
Official Black-Belt Dan Rank Certificate (upon request)
Official School Affiliation Certificate (upon request)
Assess to UTI "Instructor" Resources

Chief Instructor Membership:

To become a UTI Instructor member you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum ten years)
Experience as Instructor (minimum four years)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Black-Belt Certification, 4th or 5th Dan (copy submitted)
Martial Arts resume (outlining experience)
Two passport-type photos (submitted)
Students unders your instruction (minimum 20)
Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education
Minimum 24 years of age
Fee $45.00 ($22.50 annual renewal fee, waived when active in UTI)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

What you receive:

UTI Chief Instructor membership certificate
UTI Chief Instructor membership identification card
UTI lapel pin and official dobok Instructor Crest
UTI Newsletter subscription
Access to rank promotion through seminar-examination
Access to rank promotion and Master Instructor Certification
Invitation to Black-Belt Seminars and Annual Summer Camp
Invitation to Instructor Seminars and Clinics
Invitation to sit on U.T.I. Technical Advisory Committee
Official Black-Belt Dan Rank Certificate (upon request)
Official School and/or Organization Affiliation Certificate (upon request)
Assess to UTI "Instructor" Resources

Master Instructor Membership:

To become a UTI "Master" member you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum fifteen years)
Experience as Instructor (minimum ten years)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Black-Belt Certification, 6th or 7th Dan (copy submitted)
Martial Arts resume (detailed outline of Martial Arts experience)
Two passport-type photos (submitted)
Students unders your instruction (minimum 40)
Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education
Minimum 30 years of age
Fee $50.00 ($25.00 annual renewal fee, waived when active in UTI)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

What you receive:

UTI "Master" Instructor membership certificate
UTI "Master" Instructor membership identification card
UTI lapel pin and official dobok Master Crest
UTI Newsletter subscription
Access to rank promotion through seminar-examination
Access to rank promotion and Certification
Invitation to Black-Belt Seminars and Annual Summer Camp
Invitation to Instructor Seminars and Clinics
Invitation to Master Seminars and Clinics
Invitation to sit of U.T.I. Master Advisory Board
Official Black-Belt Dan Rank Certificate (upon request)
Official School and/or Organization Affiliation Certificate (upon request)
Access to UTI "Instructor" Resources
Access to UTI "Master" Resources

National/State/Provincial Representatives:

To become a UTI -REPRESENTATIVE you must have:

TaeKwon-Do experience (minimum ten years)
Experience as Instructor (minimum five years)
Sincere desire to advance in TaeKwon-Do training
Black-Belt Certification, (copy submitted)
Martial Arts Resume (detailed outline of Martial Arts experience)
Personal Resume (submitted)
Two passport-type photos (submitted)
Students unders your instruction (minimum 20)
Sincere desire to assist your students advance in their training and education
Minimum 24 years of age (national), minimum 20 years of age (state or provincial)
Verbal & written communication skills
Organizational and public-relations skills
Fee (all personal fees waived for UTI representatives)

Key Benefits:

Access to UTI Rank Examination and Certification
Access to UTI Seminars, Tournaments and Registered Schools
Access to UTI Instructional Resources and Video Productions

Responsibilities:

Organization of National, State or Provincial Registry (in cooperation with UTI)
Distribution of UTI public-relations and resource materials
Must be available as reference for contacts in your area
Host a UTI President's Seminar (minimum of once every two years)
Host a local open or invitational seminar (minimum once per year)
Attend Annual Instructor Seminar at UTI headquarters (minimum once every three years)
Submit Report for UTI newsletter (minimum twice per year) ie: events, seminars, tournaments, promotions, news

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