Belt Promotion Information
Next Belt Promotion: October 2-3, 2026
Registration for Promotion will begin September 24, 2026. A registration link will be emailed prior to registration. Blue Belt sparring gear fees and heavyweight green belt uniform fees will be added to the August 2026 invoice prior to promotion. Red belt uniform trim fees will be added to the September 2026 invoice.
More information about requirements for Belt Promotion is found below.
Belt Promotion Ceremony Information
ALL Students are required to wear their uniform, which includes a clean and wrinkle-free Gi top and Gi pants, along with their belt. All uniforms must have patches sewn on and should fit appropriately.
Requirements for Promotion
Lil’ Dragons and Juniors:
Evaluations should be completed by parents and returned by September 24th.
Intermediate and Advanced:
Evaluations should be completed by parents and returned by September 24th.
Essay: What is discipline? How do I practice discipline? Why is discipline important? ESSAY IS DUE September 23rd or 24th DEPENDING ON YOUR CLASS DAY
For students earning their Blue, Green or Red belts, see more information below.
Teens/Adults:
Teens and adults should complete their own evaluation and return it by September 24th.
Essay: What is discipline? How do I practice discipline? Why is discipline important? Essay is due September 23rd.
For students earning their Blue, Green or Red belts, see more information below.
Students must have the following stripes to promote:
White-Orange Belt
Red Stripe: Forms
White Stripe: Hand Combos
Blue Stripe: Kicking Progressions
Blue Belt-Black/Red Belt
Red Stripe: Forms
Blue Stripe: One Steps
White Stripe: Kicking Progressions, Called off Hands, Made Up Hands, Made Up Attacking
Other Stripes: Orange (Varies); Purple (Review); Black x2 (Exercise Challenge); Green Stripe (Fitness Standards - See Below); Pink (Called Off Hands - not required for belt promotion)
Students Earning Blue Belts
You will need to order sparring gear prior to the beginning of the next class session. Ordering information will be provided prior to promotion. You can also click HERE to complete the form and return it via email to omabend@gmail.com.
Students Earning Green Belt
You will need to order a new heavyweight, green-trimmed uniform. Ordering information will be provided prior to promotion. Advanced students (green/black and higher) are encouraged to order MMA sparring gear. The order form can be found HERE and returned via email to omabend@gmail.com.
Students Earning Red Belts
Uniforms will need to be re-trimmed in red. Uniforms should be turned in washed, labeled and in a bag as soon as possible after belt promotion. By red/white belt, students MUST use MMA sparring gear. The order form can be found HERE and returned via email to omabend@gmail.com.
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