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• Non-IATC Black Belt and Dan Test Registration 2025

  • Start
    01/01/2025
  • End
    12/31/2025

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  Register Here for Black Belt and Dan Testing.

  This registration is for tests taking place locally or regionally. If you are planning to test at IATC 2025, go HERE instead.

  Note: Most Dan rank testing should take place at IATC. Some Dan tests may be given at a regional event with prior approval from the Head of Style. All tests for Sandan and above must have pre-approval from the Head of Style.
  

  Please complete your registration at least one month before test date.
  

  Be certain you are logged in, and have all the following items ready to upload, before proceeding with your registration:
  

  • A letter of recommendation from your instructor or a senior instructor in your region
    
  • A completed Black Belt or Dan Rank information form, which should include your photo (headshot)
    
  • A Test Form for your rank level, filled out with your personal information (available HERE on our Resource pages)
    
  • A copy of your written essay (if required)
  • A test fee (varies by rank), payable online to CNMAA

  Your CNMAA membership must be up to date for you to register for testing. If you can't access the options on the registration form, make sure you are logged in with the email and password connected to your CNMAA account. If you still can't access the registration options, confirm whether your membership is up to date, and renew if necessary.

  If you are testing at a regional test or other special event, you should also register for that event, and let the organizer know you have taken care of your test paperwork and fees here.
  

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• Mid-Atlantic Regional Test

  • When
    04/26/2025
  • Location
    Sung Ming Shu Dojo, 465 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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  Save the date!

  Sung Ming Shu Dojo is pleased to host the Mid-Atlantic Regional Test on April 26, 2025. 

  Where: Sung Ming Shu Dojo, 465 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

  When:    TBD

  Please register here if you are attending, whether as a test candidate or instructor giving a test. Your instructor will let you know if you are testing.

  Here is the schedule: 

  Saturday 4/26
  Registration (Test Fee: $20) Options: Cash, check, credit card, Venmo - @J-BOYD-2, Zelle - caleb4242@gmail.com	11:30am
  Black belt meeting	12:00
  Session 1	12:30 - 2:00
  Session 2	2:00 - 4:30
  Board breaking	2:00 - 2:30
  Testing	2:30 - 4:05
  Sparring	4:05 - 4:20
  Black belt demo and speech	4:20 - 4:30
  Promotions	4:30 - 5:00
  Party at Margaret's House! Potluck, BYOB 480 Sterling Street NE Atlanta, GA 30307	7:00pm

  The test schedule:

  Rank	#	Lead	Assist
  SESSION 1
  1 Green stripe	5 (SMS), 3 (Tiger)	Elizabeth Roman, Robert First	Seth Plockelman, Janet Crist
  2 Green stripes	4 (SMS), 3 (Tiger)	Kaylyn Kraus	Caleb Boyd, Justice Burrell
  Green belt	2 (SMS), 2 (Tiger)	Tanner Critz	Alex Faust
  1 Brown stripe	1 (Tiger), 1 (CM)	MJ White	Ethan Corey
  SESSION 2
  2 Brown stripes	4 (SMS), 2 (Tiger)	Alek Kaknevicius	Meg Richards-Boeff, Niall Rochford
  Brown belt	-	-	-
  1 Black stripe	2 (SMS), 1 (Tiger)	Mike Ponzio (mikemarianoponzio@gmail.com)	Chris Perry
  2 Black stripes	3 (SMS), 5 (Unity), 1 (Red Wolf)	Darius Jones	Rachel Gowan, Amir Carlock, Hannah Reed
  Black belt	1 (SMS)	Jessica Ngo

  
  

  • If you'll be testing for rank, be prepared to upload the following items:

  • A Test Form for your rank level, filled out with your personal information (available HERE on our Resource pages) - PRINT A COPY AND BRING TO THE TEST
  • A copy of your written essay (if required)
  • Black/Brown Belt and 1-Black Stripe Candidates papers are due April 13

  Kyu Rank test fee: $20, Zelle (caleb4242@gmail.com) or Venmo (@J-BOYD-2)host dojo.
  

   

  Your CNMAA membership must be up to date for you to register for testing. If you can't access the options on the registration form, make sure you are logged in with the email and password connected to your CNMAA account. If you still can't access the registration options, confirm whether your membership is up to date, and renew if necessary.

  
  

  Caleb Boyd

  Regional Coordinator

  caleb4242@gmail.com  

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• South Florida Regional Test

  • When
    04/27/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Nova Southeastern University, Don Taft University Center, SW 75th Ave, Davie, FL 33314

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  Save the date!

  Kokoro Dojo is hosting the next South Florida Regional Test on April 27, 2025 at 11am.  Put it on your calendar!

  
  

  Where:  Nova Southeastern University

  Don Taft University Center

  SW 75th Avenue, Davie FL 33314

  
  

  Please register here if you are attending, whether as a test candidate or an instructor giving a test. Your instructor will let you know if you are testing.

  The test schedule is here.

  • If you'll be testing for rank, be prepared to upload the following items:
    

  • A Test Form for your rank level, filled out with your personal information (available HERE on our Resource pages) - PRINT A COPY AND BRING TO THE TEST
  • A copy of your written essay (if required)
  • Brown Belt and 1-Black Stripe Candidates papers are due April 13.

  • Kyu Rank test fee: $25, payable to host dojo (Zelle: 561-271-9025 or cash at the door). 

  Your CNMAA membership must be up to date for you to register for testing. If you can't access the options on the registration form, make sure you are logged in with the email and password connected to your CNMAA account. If you still can't access the registration options, confirm whether your membership is up to date, and renew if necessary.

  
  

  John Mondrosch

  South Florida Regional Coordinator

  sprocket@gmail.com
  

  
  

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• Black Belt and Dan Testing at IATC 2025

  • Start
    05/22/2025
  • End
    05/26/2025
  • Location
    Chapel Hill, NC

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  Register Here for Black Belt and Dan Testing at IATC 2025

  Everyone who has tested for rank at Cuong Nhu's premier international training camp knows: There's no greater feeling than pushing yourself to excel, performing at your peak, and having the support of the entire Cuong Nhu community as you are promoted to your next rank.
  

  If you have been preparing and are ready to be tested at IATC 2025, we encourage you to do it! If you will instead be testing at a local or regional event, don't register on this page; go HERE instead.
  

  • Testing for Sandan and above must be pre-approved by the Head of Style.
    

  BEFORE you begin the registration process, make sure you have all the following items ready to upload (if changes are needed after you register, you will need to seek help from a website admin):

  • A letter of recommendation from your instructor or a senior instructor in your region
  • A completed Black Belt or Dan Rank information form, which should include a digital photo (head shot) of yourself
    
  • Your essay (if required)
  • Proof of First Aid/CPR certification
  • A completed Test Form for your rank

  Test Forms may be downloaded HERE
  

  You will also need a method of payment such as credit or debit card . Your CNMAA membership must be up to date for you to register. If you can't access the options on the registration form, be sure you are logged in using the email address and password associated with your CNMAA account. If you still can't access them, check whether your membership is up to date, and renew if necessary.

  All documentation must be received at least ONE MONTH PRIOR to IATC!
  

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• IATC 2025

  • Start
    05/22/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    05/26/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

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  The IATC Committee is excited to host once again, and warmly invites all Cuong Nhu members to join us at the 2025 Cuong Nhu International Annual Training Camp (IATC), taking take place Thursday May 22 – Monday May 26, 2025 on the campus of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

  Our theme is Leadership from Within. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cuong Nhu Martial Arts. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our present, and cultivate future leaders from within!  Read more on the IATC pages. Questions? Contact us via IATC@cuongnhu.com.

  • Train with Cuong Nhu members from around the world.
  • Create new friendships and rekindle old ones.
  • Share the vision of our founders by being a part of the IATC tradition.
  • There's martial arts training for everyone, from beginner to advanced.

  
  

  LOG IN - AND REGISTER NOW!

  Because traveling to IATC can be expensive, we do our best to make sure registration is as affordable as possible. We have a number of registration options available, including “housing and meal only” options for those attending as spectators. The cafeteria serves a variety of all-you-can-eat options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Even though the IATC experience is priceless, we do our best to make sure that the classes, housing, and meals represent an excellent value.

  • Log In before you register to get the CNMAA Member Rate.
  • Has your membership lapsed? Visit your profile and renew!
  • Not a member? Save $$ - click here to join.
    

  There are also several sources of IATC Scholarships available. Read about them here:

  Click here for Scholarship Information

  Will you be testing for Black Belt or Dan Rank at IATC? Be sure to get registered at least one month prior to training camp! Register here:

  Black Belt and Dan Testing at IATC 2025

  SEE YOU IN CHAPEL HILL!

  
  

  PLEASE READ OUR IATC CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
  
  We understand that plans can change, and we strive to be as flexible as possible. After payment has been made, cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to IATC@cuongnhu.com AND info@cuongnhu.com to be considered valid.  Note the cancellation deadlines and refund policies for IATC event payments and T-shirt purchases:
  •    Prior to May 12, 2025, more than 10 days before the event: 90% refund.
  •    Between May 12 & 18, 2025, 10-3 days before the event: 25% refund.
  •    After May 18, 2025, less than 3 days before the event and no shows: No refund.
  •    T-shirt orders are non-refundable and will be delivered if the member is unable to attend.

  

  
  

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