Proper Placement of Patches
ATA
Shield Patch
The ATA Shield is worn on the student’s right side of the uniform. The uniform top should be put on, and then the patch should be pinned for placement.
Victory Patch
The victory patch is worn on the student’s left side of the uniform. The uniform top should be put on, and then the patch should be pinned for placement.
**If you lay the top out and then place the patches squarely on, they will look crooked when worn.
A-Team Patch
The A-Team patch is worn on the student’s left sleeve under the seam at the shoulder.
Black Belt Club or Leadership Club Patch
This patch is worn on the student’s left sleeve under the A-Team patch (approximately 1 1/2 inches below the shoulder seam).
Black
Belt Club Patch
Leadership
Club Patch
Explanation of Victory Patch
High-Five awards and stars are awarded to students for their achievements both inside and outside the Taekwondo classroom. Once 5 High-Five awards are received, students may redeem them for one blue star to be displayed on their victory patch.
* Blue Stars Monthly themes, weekly lessons, classroom performance
* Silver
Stars Special performance awards, improved report cards or Task Sheets
* Gold Stars
Straight A’s, honor roll, significant improvement or Perfect Task Sheets
* Red Stars Tournament participation, Testing participation or Oustide
Awards from other activities
Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Student*:
* Blue 0 - 24 stars
* Silver 25 - 49 stars
* Gold 50 - 99 stars
* Blue/Gold 100+ stars
*Please notify Mrs. Hughes when you reach each level so that the proper award and patch may be presented to the student.
Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the "Big Kids" Karate for Kids victory patch.