About AAU Varsity Letter Program

Mission Statement

Provide all high school Taekwondo students the opportunity to earn a varsity letter for their dedication and commitment to the sport of TAEKWONDO. 

The AAU Taekwondo National Lettering Program
Offers taekwondo practitioners the ability to earn a Varsity Letter, even if their high school currently does not have a taekwondo program or if they are homeschooled. This program recognizes and awards Taekwondo Athletes/Students in grades 8th -12th ages 13-18 years old.  To be Eligible, a student must: 

• Have a current Year AAU Member 

• Be a Member of the AAU TKD Highschool Varsity 

• Hold rank in Taekwondo (actively training)

• Submit proof of enrollment and hold a minimum GPA of 2.0  

• Participate in an AAU TKD District & another event (athlete, officiate, coach, or volunteer)

• Submit 2 letters of recommendations 

  • From Martial Arts Instructor/Master or Coach

  • From someone outside of Martial Arts (Examples: Teacher, Mentor, etc.)

• Complete 75 Hours of Taekwondo Per Year (Training, competitions, teaching).

  • Please note that, the Instructor must sign off on the hours. 

The AAU National Taekwondo High School Varsity Program recognizes all styles and disciplines of Taekwondo and many forms of participation to achieve a Varsity Status.  Olympic Sparring competitor, Point Sparring Competitor, Poomsae Competitor, or any other competition offered at the National level, Coach, and/or Official.  

AAU Taekwondo High School Varsity Membership ($75)

Students will receive the following:

• AAU National Varsity Letterman Patch

• AAU National Varsity Lapel Pin 

• AAU National Varsity Achievement Certificate

• Invited to attend the AAU National Varsity Awards Gala held at the AAU Taekwondo National Championships, where they will receive their honors and be recognized for their great achievements.