Cuong Nhu Martial Arts upcoming events

Non-IATC Black Belt and Dan Test Registration 2026 (01/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

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)

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.

Northeast Regional Test and Seminar 2026 (10/17/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Harmony Center is pleased to host a Northeast Cuong Nhu Regional Test and Seminar on October 17, 2026. Save the date!

Date: October 17, 2026

Time: 9:45am - 4pm

Place: Newport News Moose Lodge

2307 60th Street

Hampton, VA 23661

Fee: $30 participants/$10 spectators

Schedule:

9:45: Bow in

10:00 - 12: 00: Testing/Seminar Session 1

12:00 - 12:15: Demos

12:15 - 1:00: Lunch

1:15 - 2:30: Seminar Session 2

2:35 - 3:50: Seminar Session 3

4:00: Bow out

There will be a bonfire after the event, all are welcome to attend.

Register here if you plan to attend, whether as a test candidate, a student participating in the seminar but not testing, an instructor giving a test, or a spectator. (Your instructor will let you know if you are testing.)

Contact event coordinator Angela Welters with any questions: amselden [at] gmail.com

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). Please also email a copy to the host to forward to those giving the test, or bring a printed copy to the test.

2026 Cuong Nhu Instructor Training Seminar (ITS) (11/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Instructor Training Seminar

is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th in Atlanta!

SAVE THE DATE! Registration coming soon.

Grandmaster John Burns invites and encourages all black belts and above to attend this special day of training, covering topics of importance to instructors:

Teaching methods for successful, high energy classes.

Training methods to help your students (and yourselves) reach your potential.

Understanding curriculum and evaluating standards.

Testing procedures.

Dan rank preparation.

Dojo development.

What topics would you like to see? Include them on your registration form.

We hope black belts from every region will be able to take advantage of Atlanta's major transportation hub to travel to this event. Traveling from far away? Consider fundraising to send at least one instructor from your dojo; or apply for CNMAA travel funds if appropriate.

Training will be in the gym at Oakhurst Recreation Center, Decatur, GA

The gym is less than 10 minutes from the official ITS hotel:

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Emory

116 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Deadline for booking a hotel room at our special rate is 10/14 . Register Now to receive full details for booking!

There will be a bonus all-ranks workout Friday the 13th at Sung Ming Shu dojo!

Questions? Email rohaidojo[at]gmail.com

Don't miss this opportunity for high level training at Cuong Nhu's official biennial instructor training event.