Belt promotion tests serve as an important milestone for our students’ growth, skill evaluation, and confidence building. Testing takes place every 8 weeks (excluding holidays and school breaks).
2026 TEST DATES
February 7th I April 11th I June 6th I August 1st I October 3rd I December 5th
TESTING SCHEDULE
09:00 AM : Tigers & Beginner Belts
09:45 AM : Intermediate Belts
10:30 AM : Advanced Belts
11:15 AM : Current 1st Degree Black Belts
12:00 PM : Current 2nd Degree Black Belts & Up
01:00 PM : Pre-Testing (New Black Belt Candidates)
ELIGIBILITY & ATTENDANCE
Students must maintain at least an 80% attendance rate and complete the required minimum number of classes for their level:
Tigers / Beginner / Intermediate : 16 classes
Advanced : 32 classes
Black Belt 1st Dan : 16 classes
Black Belt 2nd Dan : 32 classes
Black Belt 3rd Dan : 32 classes
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Color Belts: Students who receive a Black Tip (Ready for Test) are automatically registered. Simply attend your scheduled time on test day.
Black Belts: Eligible candidates will receive an invitation email with instructions.
Fees & Refunds: Testing fees are charged automatically and are non-refundable.
Absence & Make-up: If you cannot attend, please notify the office BEFORE the test date to reschedule your fee and make-up test.
IMPORTANT NOTES
No regular classes will be held on testing days.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early in a clean Mt. Kicks uniform and belt.
Testing fee includes your new belt, board-breaking materials, and association fees.
Families and friends are welcome to join us and cheer on our students!