Your Voice Matters - Nominate for the ITC 2026 Awards

 

UFAF ITC 2026 AWARDS Dear UFAF Members, One of the most exciting parts of the International Training Conference each year is recognizing the incredible people and schools that make our organization so special—and YOU play a key role in choosing them. We are now accepting nominations for the ITC 2026 Awards, including: 🏫 School of the Year 🔥 Most Inspirational Member 🥋 Instructor of the Year Take a moment to reflect… Which instructors have made the biggest impact on your journey—at your school, regional events, or the ITC? Which schools consistently represent UFAF with excellence, leadership, and professionalism (especially on social media)? Who inspires you to be better—on and off the mat? These awards are about recognizing the people who live out the values of UFAF every day—and your nomination helps make that happen. 👉 To submit your nominations:  Log in to the UFAF homepage and look for the ITC 2026 Awards section. Remember… Your school, your instructor, or someone who inspires you could be recognized—but only if you nominate them. ⚠️ Important ITC Hotel Booking Reminder If you are attending ITC 2026, please note: ✅ You will need your Rio Hotel confirmation number to receive the lowest ITC registration rate ➡️ Book your room FIRST, then register for the ITC If you experience any issues booking your room—whether inside or outside our reserved time block—please contact Mrs. Cox, and she will be happy to assist you. Be sure to book your room at the Rio using the official UFAF room block.   https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/LASDH/G-UF26 Let’s come together to celebrate the leaders, schools, and members who make UFAF extraordinary. We can’t wait to see who you nominate! UFAF OFFICE CLICK HERE - BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW

Updated CNS Black Belt Requirements

 

Dear UFAF Members, We’re excited to share that an updated version of the Chuck Norris System Black Belt Test Requirements for 1st through 4th Degree is now available. As the CNS curriculum continues to evolve, these updates were made with a focus on improving clarity and reducing redundancy within the testing process—while still maintaining the high standards and integrity of our system. Many of these changes were verbally passed along to Regional Chairs last year, and we’re pleased to now have the official requirements fully updated and reflected in writing. The updated test requirements can be accessed through your UFAF Member homepage in two ways: Test/Promotion Requirements Link – This will take you directly to the updated requirements. UFAF Member Videos Link – This will take you to the requirements, along with access to a variety of training videos organized by topic. We encourage you to review the updated requirements as you continue your training and preparation. Train hard and stay committed to excellence. Respectfully,  UFAF Office

School Owners & Chairs can access the new requirements and updated score sheets through  the UFAF School Owner homepage by clicking on the CNS Training Videos link.