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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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• Southeast Martial Arts Conference (SMAC) 2025

  • When
    03/01/2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    University of Florida - Southwest Recreation Center - Gainesville, FL
  • Registered
    141 registrants

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  Join us at Cypress Dojo on the UF Campus for SMAC 2025!

  It is going to be a great day of training and camaraderie! 

  Where:University of Florida Southwest Recreation Center

  3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611

  When: March 1, 2025 930am-6pm 

  Cost:$40 

  The schedule is here

  
  

  1) The $40 conference fee can be paid electronically via Zelle (Deanna Bonnell 352-804-8962), Venmo (@Deanna-Bonnell-1), PayPal (Bonnelldb@gmail.com), CashApp ($momkicks)  or cash at the door if you don't have an account with one of the above.

  2) All attendees (including instructors) must complete and sign a waiver. Click here for the adult waiver. For minors, please complete the form on this page: Welcome To Connect2

  3) Classes on the schedule are categorized by recommended rank, however, you can take any class on the schedule. 

  4) A list of local hotels can be found here.

  5) NEW!! Lunch catering will be offered $15 basic or $18 deluxe boxed lunch. An email will be sent to all registrants before the event to take orders.

  6) There will be a special pre-SMAC workout on Friday, February 28. If you plan to attend, please complete the following form:
  

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRo4UMbxLXh4dq3GaCarqyGSY8sCmXRyYpBIpILAoXu-E-TA/viewform

  7) Master Denise and Sensei Ron will be hosting a party afterwards at their place!

  Contact Mark Brandenburg for further details:
  

   markbrandenburg@mac.com 

  
  

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• North Florida Regional Test

  • When
    04/12/2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    University of North Florida - Field House

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  Cypress Dojo is pleased to host the North Florida Regional Test on April 12, 2025 at 1230 Pm.  

  Where: Black Talon Dojo - University of North Florida

  Field House

  1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224

  
  

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

  The test schedule is forthcoming.

  • 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 March 29

  • Kyu Rank test fee: $25, payable to 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.

  
  

  Mark Brandenburg

  North Florida Regional Coordinator

  markbrandenburg@mac.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 forthcoming.

  • 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
    Raleigh, 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 (no payment necessary for Shodan testing). 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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