The term Black Belt Club is used by some taekwondo schools as a special designation for students who have committed to eventually achieving Black Belt status. Despite the name, the term Black Belt Club does not generally refer to students who have already achieved Black Belt status. Different schools implement Black Belt clubs differently, but some common characteristics include: In many taekwondo schools, Black Belt Clubs are often populated primarily by younger students whose parents want the the child to remain in taekwondo study for a prolonged period.