How to apply for rank testing
Fill out the Testing Application below in it's entirety. Once we receive and review your completed application we will email you to let you know if your application has been approved! Upon approval, you will go online and pay your testing fees.
After you submit your application make sure to review the information at the bottom of this page so you can prepare for your test!
After you submit your application make sure to review the information at the bottom of this page so you can prepare for your test!
Your test will cover the items below. Be prepared!
Black Belt Exam Part I
This is the first phase of the exam.
Black Belts will be graded on the following curriculum. You must pass this section to continue to the second phase.
1. STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BLACK BELT
2. BASIC KICKS AND KICKING COMBINATIONS
3. SELF DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION
4. BOARD BREAKING
Black Belt Exam Part II
1. PERFORM 3 TRADITIONALS FORMS FROM YOUR STYLE
2. CREATIVE FORM (with or without music)
3. CONTROL SPARRING
4. WEAPON FORM (optional)
5. SELF DEFENSE WITH MULTIPLE ATTACKERS
6. CONTROL SPARRING AGAINTS 2 OPPONENTS
Black Belts Candidates one at a time will report, “My name is <your name>, I represent <name of your school and state>, Sir!" You will then give a 60 second speech based on the Black Belt essay you submit below. All speeches are closed with the statement, "I am a professional Martial Artist making a difference in my community, Sir!”
This is the first phase of the exam.
Black Belts will be graded on the following curriculum. You must pass this section to continue to the second phase.
1. STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BLACK BELT
2. BASIC KICKS AND KICKING COMBINATIONS
3. SELF DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION
4. BOARD BREAKING
Black Belt Exam Part II
1. PERFORM 3 TRADITIONALS FORMS FROM YOUR STYLE
2. CREATIVE FORM (with or without music)
3. CONTROL SPARRING
4. WEAPON FORM (optional)
5. SELF DEFENSE WITH MULTIPLE ATTACKERS
6. CONTROL SPARRING AGAINTS 2 OPPONENTS
Black Belts Candidates one at a time will report, “My name is <your name>, I represent <name of your school and state>, Sir!" You will then give a 60 second speech based on the Black Belt essay you submit below. All speeches are closed with the statement, "I am a professional Martial Artist making a difference in my community, Sir!”
Rank requirements
2nd degree
Two years continuous training after receiving black belt and required testing curriculum
3rd degree
Three years continuous training after receiving 2nd degree black belt and required testing curriculum. Letter of recommendation from one or your 1st degree black belts.
4th degree
Fours years continuous trying after receiving your third degree black belt and required testing curriculum. Letter of recommendation from a second degree active student you promoted and 4 letters of recommendations from active first degree black belts.
5th degree
5 years continuous training after receiving your fourth degree black belt and required physical testing. Letter of recommendation from a third degree black belt you promoted, a recommendation from a second degree black belt and first degree black belt. Also two letters of recommendation from two third degree or higher black belts not in your system.
6th degree - 10th degree
A minimum of 5 years between ranks. Letters of recommendations from 3 Black Belt International Instructors of higher or equal rank. 3 letters of recommendation from students of fourth degree and above.
Two years continuous training after receiving black belt and required testing curriculum
3rd degree
Three years continuous training after receiving 2nd degree black belt and required testing curriculum. Letter of recommendation from one or your 1st degree black belts.
4th degree
Fours years continuous trying after receiving your third degree black belt and required testing curriculum. Letter of recommendation from a second degree active student you promoted and 4 letters of recommendations from active first degree black belts.
5th degree
5 years continuous training after receiving your fourth degree black belt and required physical testing. Letter of recommendation from a third degree black belt you promoted, a recommendation from a second degree black belt and first degree black belt. Also two letters of recommendation from two third degree or higher black belts not in your system.
6th degree - 10th degree
A minimum of 5 years between ranks. Letters of recommendations from 3 Black Belt International Instructors of higher or equal rank. 3 letters of recommendation from students of fourth degree and above.