Empire Dojo's Black Belt Seminar
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🥋 2026 BLACK BELT SEMINAR
June 12–14, 2026 | Empire Dojo
Get ready for one of the most powerful training experiences of the year. This 3-day Black Belt Seminar is designed to elevate your technique, sharpen your mindset, and move you forward on your black belt journey.
Whether you are just starting or preparing for advanced testing—this is where growth happens.
🔥 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
✅ Option 1: Pay in Full & Save
Take advantage of our Early Bird Specials (Ends 04/01/2026):
🥇 Full 3-Day Pass
✔️ SAVE $100 with code: EARLYBIRD3
✔️ FREE Seminar T-Shirt
✔️ Includes Kirigami & Menkyo Testing ($150 Value)
🥈 2-Day Pass
✔️ SAVE $75 with code: EARLYBIRD2
✔️ Includes Kirigami & Shoden Testing ($150 Value)
✔️ Best value
✔️ One-time payment
✔️ Guaranteed spot
💳 Option 2: Flexible Payment Plan
Secure your spot today with just 25% down
✔️ 25% due at registration
✔️ Remaining balance split into 25% payments
✔️ Auto-billed on the 1st of each month
✔️ No stress, no missed deadlines
🧠 TRAINING + TESTING
Black Belt & Ryu-ha Testing:
📅 Sunday at 10:00 AM
➡️ Instructor approval required (submit at least 1 month prior)
📅 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday – June 12 (All Ranks)
5:00 PM – Doors Open
5:30–7:30 PM – Tengoku Mikkyo Chuden & Kirigami Gata
7:30–8:30 PM – Dan & Kyu Practice
Saturday – June 13 (All Ranks)
9:30 AM – Doors Open
10:00–11:00 AM – 2026 Spain Tai Kai Techniques
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Chuden & Kirigami Gata
1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch
2:00–3:30 PM – Spain Tai Kai Techniques
3:30–5:00 PM – Chuden & Kirigami Gata
5:00–6:00 PM – Testing Practice/Review
🎉 8:00 PM – Banquet (Details TBD)
Sunday – June 14 (All Ranks)
9:30 AM – Doors Open
10:00–11:30 AM – Testing Practice/Review
11:30 AM – Dan & Ryu-ha Testing Begins
🍽️ Post-testing lunch
📍 LOCATION
Empire Dojo
3101 Emmorton Rd, Suite A10
Abingdon, MD 21009
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
Registration + waiver required before training
Full, clean uniform required each day
No video recording without Sensei Luis’ approval
Follow dojo rules at all times
Testing fees (Dan & Ryu-ha) are separate
Mudansha: Kirigami only
Yudansha: Shoden & Chuden eligible
Bring your own food/snacks
Banquet cost TBD
Recommended gear: Iaito, Bokken, Hakama
🎯 WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS
This is more than a seminar.
This is where black belts are built.
Spots will fill—secure yours now.
📩 QUESTIONS?
[email protected]
June 12–14, 2026 | Empire Dojo
Get ready for one of the most powerful training experiences of the year. This 3-day Black Belt Seminar is designed to elevate your technique, sharpen your mindset, and move you forward on your black belt journey.
Whether you are just starting or preparing for advanced testing—this is where growth happens.
🔥 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
✅ Option 1: Pay in Full & Save
Take advantage of our Early Bird Specials (Ends 04/01/2026):
🥇 Full 3-Day Pass
✔️ SAVE $100 with code: EARLYBIRD3
✔️ FREE Seminar T-Shirt
✔️ Includes Kirigami & Menkyo Testing ($150 Value)
🥈 2-Day Pass
✔️ SAVE $75 with code: EARLYBIRD2
✔️ Includes Kirigami & Shoden Testing ($150 Value)
✔️ Best value
✔️ One-time payment
✔️ Guaranteed spot
💳 Option 2: Flexible Payment Plan
Secure your spot today with just 25% down
✔️ 25% due at registration
✔️ Remaining balance split into 25% payments
✔️ Auto-billed on the 1st of each month
✔️ No stress, no missed deadlines
🧠 TRAINING + TESTING
Black Belt & Ryu-ha Testing:
📅 Sunday at 10:00 AM
➡️ Instructor approval required (submit at least 1 month prior)
📅 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday – June 12 (All Ranks)
5:00 PM – Doors Open
5:30–7:30 PM – Tengoku Mikkyo Chuden & Kirigami Gata
7:30–8:30 PM – Dan & Kyu Practice
Saturday – June 13 (All Ranks)
9:30 AM – Doors Open
10:00–11:00 AM – 2026 Spain Tai Kai Techniques
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Chuden & Kirigami Gata
1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch
2:00–3:30 PM – Spain Tai Kai Techniques
3:30–5:00 PM – Chuden & Kirigami Gata
5:00–6:00 PM – Testing Practice/Review
🎉 8:00 PM – Banquet (Details TBD)
Sunday – June 14 (All Ranks)
9:30 AM – Doors Open
10:00–11:30 AM – Testing Practice/Review
11:30 AM – Dan & Ryu-ha Testing Begins
🍽️ Post-testing lunch
📍 LOCATION
Empire Dojo
3101 Emmorton Rd, Suite A10
Abingdon, MD 21009
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
Registration + waiver required before training
Full, clean uniform required each day
No video recording without Sensei Luis’ approval
Follow dojo rules at all times
Testing fees (Dan & Ryu-ha) are separate
Mudansha: Kirigami only
Yudansha: Shoden & Chuden eligible
Bring your own food/snacks
Banquet cost TBD
Recommended gear: Iaito, Bokken, Hakama
🎯 WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS
This is more than a seminar.
This is where black belts are built.
Spots will fill—secure yours now.
📩 QUESTIONS?
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
3101 Emmorton Rd. # A10, Abingdon, MD, United States, Maryland 21009
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