--- title: American Taekwondo Association (ATA) belt levels and ranks description: Quick guide to set up ATA belt rankings, update ranks, manage events, and fix errors efficiently. --- [Skip to content](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![MS_appicon-2](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/MS_appicon-2.webp?width=63&height=63&name=MS_appicon-2.webp)](https://help.mystudio.io/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to mystudio.io](https://www.mystudio.io/) [Go to mystudio.io](https://www.mystudio.io/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.mystudio.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [ATA](https://help.mystudio.io/ata?hsLang=en) # American Taekwondo Association (ATA) belt levels and ranks ## Ensure your belt rankings are configured correctly to meet ATA requirements and allow accurate rank promotions in MyStudio. ###### Updated: February 10, 2026 ### Table of contents - [Permissions and accessibility](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#permissions) - [Membership rank setup](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#membership-rank-setup) - [Enable Levels / Ranks](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#enable-levels-ranks) - [Required belt levels for Tigers memberships](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#belt-levels-for-tigers-membership) - [Required belt levels for all other memberships](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#belt-levels-for-all-other-memberships) - [Event setup](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#event-setup) - [Mark an event as a rank promotion event](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#mark-event-as-rank-promotion-event) - [Rank updater (V1)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#rank-updater) - [Accessing the Rank Updater (V1)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#Accessing-rank-updater) - [Verifying before updating ranks](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#verifying-before-updating-ranks) - [Next rank](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#next-rank) - [Updating ranks](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#updating-ranks) - [Grading testing events (V2)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#grading-testing-events) - [Accessing grading for testing events](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#accessing-grading-for-testing-events) - [Start grading](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#start-grading) - [Fixing accidental rank updates](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#fixing-accidental-rank-updates) - [Was this article helpful?](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#was-this-article-helpful)   --- ### Permissions and accessibility #### Staff access: - **Admin:** Full access - **Manager:** No access - **Staff:** No access #### MyStudio plan restrictions: - Belt rankings are only available for growth and scale plans. - ATA accounts coming from ATA’s custom multi-location registration will be on scale plans.   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) --- ### Membership rank setup ATA requires specific belt levels for certain memberships. These must be configured correctly under each membership.   #### Enable "Levels / Ranks" 1. Go to "Services and Products" > "Memberships" 2. Edit the membership by clicking the edit pencil. 3. Navigate to Step 2: "Levels / Ranks" 4. Toggle "Does this Program use Levels/Ranks" to "Yes". ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeIIxs1JrVcSgd5clDViEOHS36Mmz986DybEycppBsQU-1n66CHfu2nyeiCf5aMQd9DM-YD3ps_M-FRzNT30KvoDpT90fdiiNCzVqoxmo0Py6AOWEQjbltGeBW0SuZYSYwDLHVx2WiqNVJcQbtWnL8XQkgw?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg)   Once enabled, the Levels / Ranks section will appear on the left side. Click into it to begin setup. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfsvYlnmBJniAWjHAOSCXyP7hfX-L5XH2C8a5-6tthp3ZBdCs7RG6B4oOwdAgn7ZGVqlN1_eNvmqyLX4LjzCNGdFk1wLbZleYRVJzFaNjlzpKDAfaqJ9FeyB1xXRhy4HoK-98ijWyj6mlgxURokgFXnPYMF?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   #### Required belt levels for Tigers memberships If setting up a Tigers membership, please make sure the following belt levels are listed: | Turtle White Belt | | --- | | Ara Belt | | Tiger Orange Belt | | Baeoh Belt | | Cheetah Yellow Belt | | Cheeri Belt | | Lion Camo Belt | | Raon Belt | | Eagle Green Belt | | Suri Belt | | Phoenix Purple Belt | | Choa Belt | | Dragon Blue Belt | | Mir Belt | | Cobra Brown Belt | | Narsha Belt | | Panther Red Belt | | Baron Belt | [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) --- #### Required belt levels for all other memberships For any non-Tigers program, please make sure the following belt levels are listed:   | 9th Grade White Belt - R | | --- | | 9th Grade White Belt - D | | 8th Grade Orange Belt - R | | 8th Grade Orange Belt - D | | 7th Grade Yellow Belt - R | | 7th Grade Yellow Belt - D | | 6th Grade Camo Belt - R | | 6th Grade Camo Belt - D | | 5th Grade Green Belt - R | | 5th Grade Green Belt - D | | 4th Grade Purple Belt - R | | 4th Grade Purple Belt - D | | 3rd Grade Blue Belt - R | | 3rd Grade Blue Belt - D | | 2nd Grade Brown Belt - R | | 2nd Grade Brown Belt - D | | 1st Grade Red Belt - R | | 1st Grade Red Belt - D | | 1st Black - R | | 1st Degree Black - D | [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) --- ### Event setup To use the [Rank Updater (V1)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#rank-updater)or [Grading Testing Events (V2)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#grading-testing-events), your event must be configured as a ranked event.  #### Mark an event as a rank promotion event 1. Go to "Services and Products" > "Events" 2. Edit an existing event or create a new one 3. Toggle "Is this a rank promotion event?" to "Yes"   **Note:** If this setting was not enabled before registration occurred, updating it later will still include those registrations in the [Rank Updater (V1)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#rank-updater) or [Grading Testing Events (V2)](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#grading-testing-events).   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcx5WHaFho96xcdQOz6nJPKnZBoY8q1H9aBwrrFzgTUWqc78jzkabEwhnV4vFZG_f42nzC8n58ydE3v-lunnJs8rXIsHL5ZmqOGu4ksyW7oa7zGH2-HA5wAIAdG50V4BkLiKK17qXJjXDsOP0ciLG5SYtZ_?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg) [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) --- ### Rank updater (V1) #### Accessing the Rank Updater (V1) 1. Go to "All Customers" > "Event Participants" 2. Filter the table by the specific event. 3. Filter by either: - All event dates - A specific event date 4. Select all or specific participants. 5. Click "Rank Updater" above the table. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeH33krIGXp8F5_UAvlPk9jDoeOq4pTrLuHeEIcuoKdfcn9_GQYIOOns2B7fHWVK_ZYXS5V3W6FEhsFFQAzO3Xjrg3SfFxiTV5lLBL_sdupk2m3gQXeFfzZlNZaIDamZUuUeD43UKTtDV4kFzYFghLpmXY-?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe6cR6ngsrgVWDvDLxbWAAlbSRVyk8cmxcTFAl_wefJjsAprrqiYHlaaTqLrjEIcDh5euIBsk-lABCrldy9qYSHf2IoazKb2agZ7mm4QmdXFMKOxA_nE6nptxyhvwkuU2xKLp6nITPYWipw9lg_LZTrqo2Z?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   #### Verifying before updating ranks Before proceeding, confirm the following for each participant: **Membership** - Ensure the correct membership is listed Typically, MyStudio automatically connects the event registration to the active membership.   **If Membership Shows as “N/A”:** - Multiple Memberships 1. Check the box next to the participant. 2. Click **Transfer** above the table. 3. Select the same participant with the correct program listed in parentheses.   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeBL5d3JEzNYQF62abEhW5lMCAZ8aMzcoVwthBH1zd4jMaboRjRQE_SqNh9smZuPXg3Wh8sKsu3WsCpO3awzVc8E8nH5aZ5CyGtcndc-CtmAQSENx9YJnYsXKJnFGVFhHJgQBEnO-icjlawKS9UhFzedgUn?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXct7nuRmDbLxKTGni_CUTqRY7-O9pv72KFdvE-rZpLxJ6-X3Va-FbW5oTjbimKd3sBNEUhB0oRX7kBhZ4k44C1_cmk4xyxUNApjYF7IwgGeIDQdtsQ1NbiPnE8RcI8tDVEZSewL9lk3GGmp913i8bDfoZto?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg) - No Active Membership 1. Register the participant to a membership with a **start date of today**. 2. Return to the Rank Updater list. 3. Check the participant and click **Transfer**. 4. Select the same participant with the correct program listed in parentheses.   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcWtJoGFxEvxmLWA3OBcydDX6Rlw9eVpeHlUzpmMZwYY8kWPRbE7I69Ekv5OohR4cU4qP_enZTsHxC_Q7RMk-Vf7p-Kot1U-yoeUq9UZyfi_ivfHVgTEN-d03Sbif3NnYUCbpjyPo6Ew38FRVufioB9pE4?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   #### Next rank - Confirm the next rank listed is correct. - Click the rank in the table to change it if needed. - If the participant: - Did not attend belt testing - Did not pass   **Note:** If the membership is listed as N/A, the next belt rank will also display N/A, and no rank update will occur.   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeiOYR8XQqbSGvQg4WBoJfcm1FYSiWpkxA-G-OZ04VJifnS5OIzyz3X5JpaCPbR0L5Hsml0eabH8fu95ldFixBqzEVvy42ygMb0ztgrI9cWqxLkjb405zRxQ-FheHb9Y93FkeMkxjUPostaKvBMMY02xfd-?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   #### Updating ranks 1. Select all or specific participants. 2. Click "Update Rank" above the table. 3. Review the confirmation message showing how many participants will not advance due to: - N/A - Did not pass - Did not attend 4. Confirm to proceed. Once complete, an updated Date will appear in the table.   **Note:** Participants marked as "Did not pass" or "Did not attend" will still show an updated date, but their rank will remain unchanged. This date indicates the ranked event was processed.   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   ### Grading testing events (V2)   #### Accessing grading for testing events 1. Log into MyStudio V2. 2. Click “Rank promotions" > "Testing events." 3. Select the testing event you want to grade. 4. You will see a table of the event participants registered. At the top, click "Grade the event."   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   #### Start grading To grade participants: 1. Confirm their details are correct.  2. Select No-show, Fail, or Pass. 3. Click "Update and continue" in the top-right corner. A confirmation popup will appear and may give you the option to remove failed or no-show participants from the eligibility list. Once confirmed, you will be redirected back to the event participant roster with updated results.   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) --- ### Fixing accidental rank updates ATA has specific requirements for fixing belt ranks if a participant was accidentally moved to a higher rank. In order to downgrade a participant’s rank: 1. **Contact ATA HQ**: ATA will need you to inform them of the downgrade so that they can process the rank downgrade with you in their system and make sure guidelines are followed. 2. **Create a new event:** Create a new belt testing event and register that participant to it. 3. **Downgrade**: Follow the same steps as before with the rank updater, but click on the “next rank” listed in order to change it to the correct, downgraded option   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfS2iJnRsOj85QlrDCZZ0pzFrmIjJFYBIMaLSOD4oBxX3qsKy8YkzcEBZS4c27JbZxSQuqDy_db18S9ZcK6LP_-5ZVFBYNwvQIiU-U4WOTxMmCHWcMhuQV-pDUu-4v7B9cBppLpSUTuqLfbo8iS6A3oI1U4?key=lPgOb4U3sOCbV_9JWKHoJg) [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/ata-belt-rankings#TABLE) ---   - [Navigation & FAQs](https://help.mystudio.io/navigation-faqs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Code Ninjas Onboarding](https://help.mystudio.io/navigation-faqs?hsLang=en#code-ninjas-onboarding) - [Classic Version \[V1\]](https://help.mystudio.io/classic-version-v1?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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