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• Non-IATC Black Belt and Dan Test Registration 2026

  • Start
    01/01/2026
  • End
    12/31/2026

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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 2026, 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 (optional)
  • A completed Black Belt or Dan Rank information form, which should include your photo/headshot  (available HERE on our Resource pages) NOTE: Download the fillable PDF to your PC before attempting to add your headshot to the form.
  • 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). Remember to include your name in the filename, and inside the document, your name, age, rank, and dojo at the top of page 1.
  • 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
    12/05/2026
  • Location
    Atlanta, GA

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  See you in Atlanta!

  
  

  Where: 

  Sung Ming Shu Dojo

  465 Boulevard SE

  Atlanta, GA 30312

  When:    December 5th - Time 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. 

  Schedule forthcoming once we get a sense of how many candidates are testing.

  If you'll be testing for rank, be prepared to bring or send 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 November 21st

  Kyu Rank test fee: $25

  Zelle: caleb4242@gmail.com

  Paypal: treeoflifedojo@gmail.com

  Venmo: @J-BOYD-2

  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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• Mid-America Regional Test

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Northern Lights Dojo, 1310 S. Front St., Marquette, Michigan 49849-3364

  
  

   NORTHERN LIGHTS dojo is pleased to host the MID-AMERICA Regional Test on December 5, 2026 at 830 AM.  

  Join us for a day of Rank testing and a Seminar, followed by social time. Pot luck Lunch included. We are honored to host Grand Master John Burns and Master Didi Goodman at the event.
  

  Where: Northern Lights Dojo

  1310 S. Front St.,

  Marquette, Michigan 49849-3364

  When: 8:30am-3:30pm

  
  

  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 November 21.

  • Kyu Rank test fee: $20 and seminar fee $15, 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.

  
  

  Kevin Cardoni

  Mid-America Regional Coordinator

  md5046@aol.com
  

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• North Florida Regional Test

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    University of North Florida - Field House

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   Black talon dojo is pleased to host the North Florida Regional Test on December 5, 2026 at 12:00 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 November 21.

  • Kyu Rank test fee: $30, payable to host dojo: Venmo (@Mark-Jason-White), CashApp ($HBreaker18), Zelle (352-207-2726).

  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.

  
  

  Cameron Adelsperger

  North Florida Regional Coordinator

  adelspergerc@hotmail.com

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