RMAI NEWS UPDATE 1/20/2026

RMAI NEWS UPDATE

Hello everyone! I wanted to send everyone an update for all the things going on. We wanted to announce a few events in addition to everything else going on. Be sure to mark down all new dates and schedule changes.

Here we go!

IMPORTANT!! RED BELT TESTING RESCHEDULED:

Due to a scheduling conflict, we had to reschedule the next Red Belt Test to Saturday February 7th 1:00pm. The following people are eligible to take the exam if they receive their rank stripes and fulfill the attendance requirements:

Maximus Celona

Bella DeMarco

Nicholas Dukaj

James Hu

Ethan Lin

Frances Mercurio

Markos Pinakidis

Ronald Rosati III

AJ Sniezevage

Leander Spina

RMAI VIP CLUB SCHEDULE

Here are the dates and times for 2026 in the VIP club.

February 21 9:00am

March 2 4:00pm

March 21 9:00am

STRIPE WEEK

February Stripe Week 2/9 – 2/14

March Stripe Week 3/9 – 3/14

BLACK BELT 65% QUALIFYING EXAMNEW INFORMATION!!

The date for the first black belt pre-exam is Friday 3/20/2026. 5:30pm

ANYONE who holds the rank of RED and above is invited to come an ‘try’ it.

ANYONE who is eligible in the year 2026 (even December final) is invited to also try it as an accurate way to determine level of readiness You know… for the fun of it.

Other Black Belt Test Dates:

April 24 – 75% Qualifying Exam 5:30pm

May 15 – 85% Qualifying Exam 5:30pm

June 6 – PMAA Black Belt Final Exam @ RMAI 10:00am

UPCOMING RMAI HOLIDAYS & EVENTS

April 3 – April 5 Easter Break (Studio Closed)

May 22 – May 25 Memorial Day Weekend (Studio Closed)

June 6 PMAA Black Belt Final Exam (No Classes)

July 4 Independence Day (Studio Closed)

July 25 Annual Beach Workout