Path to Black Belt
Here you will find helpful information related to testing.
Gup testing is for students ages 7 and up. We test every 3 months. White and Orange belt ranks, 24 Minimum classes are required to be eligible to test, with 3 active months of training.
Green, Brown and Red belts test at instructor’s recommendation.
2026 Gup Test Schedule - Saturday
Jan 24
April 18
July 18
Oct 24
Dragon testing is on the Friday before our Gup tests.
Updated For 2026
Black Belt Testing
To test you need your instructor’s recommendation.
Be a blue belt in good standing. Age 10 or older.
Participate in 1 regional tournament and 1 black belt camp, as a red or blue belt.
Ages 14+ required to test as a time keeper score keeper.
Submit Testing Fee to your school.
18 Months of training as a blue belt, with a minimum of 72 classes required.
Black belt testing is twice a year, in Connecticut. Students that pass the test, receive their rank at the next regional tournament.