Rank TestingBlack Belt Schools International does rank testing for members each year. The purpose is to give independent school owners a legitimate avenue for rank advancement and promotion.
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2025 Rank Testing Format
Instructor Rank Testing for third degree and up. Since we are international we have gone to a video testing format. To test for your next rank you must submit an application. If approved you will then follow the qualifications, submit the lesions of recommendation as well as a 20 minute testing video
Please review the requirements (scroll down) to see if you qualify for testing. These include a panel of Black Belt Schools International Board of Directors.
Past testing board members:
"Superfoot" Bill Wallace
Diego Perez: Tae Kwon Do 8th degree black belt
Steve DelCastillio: representing Krav Maga
Greg Silva: President of BBSI and Grand Master
Derek Frader - 6th degree black belt
Apply for rank testing
The Current Testing Board Includes:
Grandmaster Greg Silva |
Grandmaster Diego Perez |
Rank Testing Pre-Qualifications
- 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.
- 6th degree through 10th degree black belt: A minimum of 5 years between ranks. Letters of recommendations from a Master Instructor of higher or equal rank. Two letters of recommendation from students of third degree and above.
- 8th degree - 50 years and older
- 9th degree - 60 years and older
Videos will be reviewed and you will receive a response within 1 week. Once approved for advancement we will issue a media announcement and send you your new rank certificate. Additional announcements will be made on numerous FaceBook martial arts groups.
Testing fees are inclusive $295.00
To get started fill out the application.
Next you will receive a link for registration and payment.
Submit your video and receive a call from GM Silva
Once approved you will receive your media announcement and certificate.