Black Belt Applications 2026

Examination 1 – 22nd March 2026

Adults (16+):

Applications must be agreed and submitted in full by Thursday 28th August 2025.
Pre-grading phase begins 1st September

Cadets/Juniors (<15):
Applications must be agreed and submitted by Thursday 27th of November 2025.
Pre-grading assessment phase is December->February
Final Submissions will be due no later than Sunday 5th March

Examination 2 – 20th Sept 2026

Adults (16+):

Applications must be agreed and submitted in full by Thursday Feb 26th, pre-grading phase begins 1st March

Cadets/Juniors (<15):
Applications must be agreed and submitted by end of Thursday 28th May. Pre-grading assessment phase is June-August.
Final Submissions will be due no later than Thursday 3rd September 
It is essential that potential black belt candidates have studied the black belt handbook. A PDF version is available to download on this site, and a printed version is available on request.

Important Note: – if you’re looking to test for black belt, we expect YOU to take the initiative and be pro-active about your application etc. We don’t expect to have to chase up black belts!