No shortcuts. Every rank is validated through demonstrated performance under pressure.
Testing covers Krav Maga, Kickboxing, and BJJ — you must show competence across all three.
Advanced and Black Belt tests are judged by a panel of certified 360 evaluators — not your own instructor alone.
Two Levels of Evaluation
Advanced Belt Testing
Advanced belt testing evaluates students who have progressed through the foundational curriculum and are ready to demonstrate proficiency across all three disciplines at an elevated level.
- Krav Maga: Intermediate and advanced self-defense scenarios
- Kickboxing: Combination striking, footwork, and controlled sparring
- BJJ: Guard passing, sweeps, submissions, and positional control
- Weapon defense fundamentals (knife, stick, gun)
- Multiple attacker awareness and response
- Stress inoculation drills
- Live sparring — striking and grappling rounds
- Scenario-based self-defense evaluation
- Technique demonstration before panel
- Verbal assessment of self-defense principles
Candidates must be submitted by their 360-affiliated instructor at least 30 days in advance.
Black Belt Testing
The 360 Black Belt is the highest student rank in the system. It represents mastery across all three disciplines, the ability to perform under pressure, and a commitment to the 360 mission. Testing is conducted by a panel of 360 Black Belts and Master Instructors.
- Complete Krav Maga curriculum — all levels, all scenarios
- Advanced kickboxing: full combination sparring, clinch striking
- BJJ: Full positional game, submissions, and escapes
- Ground-and-pound defense and transitions
- Weapon defense and retention
- Multiple attacker scenarios — live stress testing
- Takedown defense and offensive wrestling
- Demonstration of all belt-level techniques from white to brown
- Extended sparring rounds — striking, grappling, and mixed
- Full scenario gauntlet — judged by panel
- Teaching demonstration (candidate teaches a technique to the panel)
- Oral examination on self-defense principles and 360 philosophy
- Physical conditioning assessment
Candidates must be sponsored by a 360 Certified Instructor (L2+) and approved by the network. Applications open 60 days before testing.
The Testing Process
Instructor Nomination
Your 360-affiliated instructor nominates you for testing. They certify that you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to test.
Application Review
The 360 network reviews your application, training history, and instructor endorsement. You'll receive confirmation within 2 weeks.
Pre-Test Preparation
You'll receive the official testing criteria and a preparation guide. Your instructor will conduct pre-test evaluations to confirm readiness.
Testing Day
Arrive prepared. Testing is rigorous, fair, and conducted by certified evaluators. Results are communicated within 48 hours.
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