Prepare for a celebration decades years in the making (1974 to 2024)!

We will begin our year-long celebration with a 50th Anniversary (Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School) and 40th Anniversary (Uechiryu Butokukai) Black Belt Workout! 

This will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the Double-Tree by Hilton)! All Black Belts (currently practicing or not) of Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School and the Uechiryu Butokukai are welcome to register and participate.

BLACK BELT TESTING REVIEW on . The Review portion of the Black Belt Testing is where the candidates get to demonstrate their IMPROVED skill levels.

With the intense training from both their home dojo and the many available opportunities at the select dojos across the Association, combined with the feedback from the preview - the candidates demonstrate how far they have come. For those who need a little extra work, a BLACK BELT TESTING POST-REVIEW is scheduled for June 1st.

This will take place at the DoubleTree in Manchester, NH on March 23rd and will be a close-door event.

The Performance Preview is for candidates testing for Level One, Two and Three Junior Black Belt and Adult Shodan, Nidan and Sandan Candidates. This being the first time, for this cycle that these candidates get to demonstrate their skill levels - it is a fantastic opportunity to identify potential challenges for the review in March.

Congratulations on your progress so far! Even with the ever-increasing popularity of Martial Arts in the United States, so few people who begin the Martial Arts journey reach the point where they are considered for Black Belt Testing.

BLACK BELT TEST

These tests will be a CLOSED DOOR TESTS. We have found that test candidates perform their best without the added pressure that an audience of family members, spouses, and friends create. Testing will be recorded and made available to each candidate

During these tests, students will perform their Katas, Kumite, Bunkai, Kotekitae, Hojo Undo Free-style sparring (Juniors). The Sparring (adults) and Written Test (all) portions of the black belt testing are qualified at the student’s dojo.

Congratulations on your progress so far! Even with the ever-increasing popularity of Martial Arts in the United States, so few people who begin the Martial Arts journey reach the point where they are considered for Black Belt Testing.

BLACK BELT TEST

These tests will be a CLOSED DOOR TESTS. We have found that test candidates perform their best without the added pressure that an audience of family members, spouses, and friends create. Testing will be recorded and made available to each candidate

During these tests, students will perform their Katas, Kumite, Bunkai, Kotekitae, Hojo Undo Free-style sparring (Juniors). The Sparring (adults) and Written Test (all) portions of the black belt testing are qualified at the student’s dojo.

Congratulations on your progress so far! Even with the ever-increasing popularity of Martial Arts in the United States, so few people who begin the Martial Arts journey reach the point where they are considered for Black Belt Testing.

BLACK BELT TEST

These tests will be a CLOSED DOOR TESTS. We have found that test candidates perform their best without the added pressure that an audience of family members, spouses, and friends create. Testing will be recorded and made available to each candidate

During these tests, students will perform their Katas, Kumite, Bunkai, Kotekitae, Hojo Undo Free-style sparring (Juniors). The Sparring (adults) and Written Test (all) portions of the black belt testing are qualified at the student’s dojo.

This year’s Black Belt Testing Fee Includes:

• Four months of Training at various dojos (Physical and Virtual Options)

• Black Belt Test in front of a panel of Seniors and Masters

• Training at the 2023 Uechi-Con (September 23rd)

• Hardcover yearbook

• Seating at the 2023 Black Belt Graduation Ceremony (September 23rd)

• Access to the livestream of the 2023 Black Belt Graduation Ceremony (September 23rd)

This will be hosted at the Double-Tree by Hilton as part of Uechi-Con,

Details concerning the Graduation can be found here: 2022 Black Belt Graduation Ceremony</p> — Uechiryu Butokukai

This will be hosted at the Double-Tree by Hilton as part of Uechi-Con, followed by the Master’s Banquet

Details about the test are here: Master's Test Requirements — Uechiryu Butokukai

This will be located at the Atkinson, NH Dojo. This is the second of two options for the following candidates:

• Level One Junior Black Belt

• Level Two Junior Black Belt

• Level Three Junior Black Belt

• Shodan (Adult 1st Degree)

• Nidan (Adult 2nd Degree)

• Sandan (Adult 3rd Degree)

For all information concerning the Black Belt Test, please use the following link

Black Belt Testing Schedule — Uechiryu Butokukai

This will be located at the Atkinson, NH Dojo for the following candidates:

• Level Four Junior Black Belt

• Yondan (Adult 4th Degree)

• Godan (Adult 5th Degree)

For all information concerning the Black Belt Test, please use the following link

Black Belt Testing Schedule — Uechiryu Butokukai

This will be located at the Hollis, NH Dojo. This is the first of two options for the following candidates:

• Level One Junior Black Belt

• Level Two Junior Black Belt

• Level Three Junior Black Belt

• Shodan (Adult 1st Degree)

• Nidan (Adult 2nd Degree)

• Sandan (Adult 3rd Degree)

For all information concerning the Black Belt Test, please use the following link

Black Belt Testing Schedule — Uechiryu Butokukai

At Buzz Durkin’s Karate School

At Buzz Durkin’s Karate School

At Buzz Durkin’s Karate School

At Buzz Durkin’s Karate School

At Buzz Durkin’s Karate School

At the Timberlane Performing Arts Center, Plaistow, NH.