06/01/2026
What is Golden Tape?
At Excellence Martial Arts, Golden Tape is a special recognition placed on a student’s belt to signify to the student and parents that they are eligible to earn their next rank.
Students earn Golden Tape through a combination of the following:
Time in Belt:
Students require a minimum amount of time between belt ranks. This promotes mastery of the skills in each rank and gives the student enough classes to learn their new techniques.
*Poor class attendance will delay the student in receiving Golden Tape.
Effort & Attitude:
Consistent effort in class, a positive attitude, and respectful behavior toward instructors and peers.
*Bad attitudes, effort, and respect in class will delay the student in receiving Golden Tape.
Understanding of Curriculum:
Demonstrating all required curriculum for their current belt level such as kick techniques, hand techniques, and forms.
*If the student cannot perform their current and previous techniques correctly this will delay the student in receiving Golden Tape.
“Golden Tape Week” is typically the first week of the month, followed by “Test Sheet Week” in which students who received Golden Tape can earn their Belt Test Registration Sheets once the instructors determine they are ready for promotion.
