The KCAcademy presides over an annual Hapkido Black Belt promotion test with multiple schools on a regular basis.  Anyone promoting is required to test in uniform in front of our Grandmaster(s). All fees must be paid in full prior to testing. The time served at each rank may vary, depending on the individual and our organizational Grandmaster Instructor's final decision. All of our Black Belt certifications are from our organizational affiliation(s). One must answer to the person that signed their rank certification ‘directly and regularly’ or it’s time to update one’s certificate(s) immediately (unless at the highest rank possible). All rank transfers are fully vetted for authenticity prior to approval. Master rank and above must be from an approved and recognized international organization to qualify. The rank of any style of martial arts is mutually exclusive to each other. The rank (belt) and uniform of every member here must match at all times. Only KCAcademy issued belts, uniforms, patches, gear, weapons and footwear may be worn or used during classes and events. All prior rank certifications must be transferred into our organizational affiliation(s) before any promotion may occur. One must be an organizational member in good standing prior to any promotion. Any official rank changes, transfers or approvals can only be made by an organizational Grandmaster Instructor. Any official executive appointment (member) will override the authority of any rank of any other person inside the organization. All organizational Grandmaster Instructor decisions are final. Not all Grandmasters qualify to be an organizational Grandmaster Instructor. Those among us not affiliated with our organization(s) will be considered a special guest or visitor, regardless of their rank. Pending rank is not rank. No exceptions.

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