• Candidate for Graduation - If you are under 13, this application MUST be completed by a parent or guardian.

  • IMPORTANT:  ALL candidates MUST attend graduation in order to be certified. If you cannot attend graduation, you are not eligible to graduate.  (Do not start procedure!!!)

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Where do I need to be? The pre-test is on Monday or Tuesday during your regular class. The test is on Wednesday or Thursday during your regular class. The graduation is usually on Friday at Kick Butt Coffee. The specific date and time of the graduation is in your recommendation email.

    Anything else? Yes, if you are testing for Gold sash you also must have scheduled your tryout of Black Sash Training. Email Senior Head Instructor Durkin now (nataliedurkin@mastergohring.com) to get on the calendar and fulfill this requirement.

  • 1. Will you be able to attend the pre-test?*
  • 2. Will you be able to attend the test?*
  • 3. Will you be able to attend the graduation event?*
  • 5. Have you and or your child set-up your time to try out Black Sash training AND scheduled your time to meet with Head Instructor Durkin for your Black Sash goal setting conference.*
  • 6. Have you and or your child attended the summertime Fire Dragon tournament in Austin AND/OR the springtime World Star Chinese Martial Arts tournament in Houston?
  • What's due? The following is due by 7pm the Friday before your test.

  • Write a Testimonial Letter describing what you have noticed since your last sash and what you see for your future in your training including:

    3 areas that you have improved on since you started our program,
    3 areas that you would like to make improvements on,
    3 actions that you need to take to create improvements in these areas.

    You can e-mail or deliver in person.

  • 4. Leadership log signed off? If testing for Purple Sash or above.*
  • Looking at where you are now and looking ahead to your future.

  • I (or my child) will graduate to Black Sash in December:*
  • Do you practice at home (or your child practice at home)?*
  • There are 3 types of students who join Grandmaster Gohring’s Apprentice Teacher Training Program. Which category do you (does your child) fall under?:*
  • Please send me information regarding (Check all that apply):
  • Your friends and family: Please send VIP passes from me to the following friends or family members. The pass includes a week and a half of classes and a uniform at no cost to you or your friend. Some restrictions apply.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • We will charge your tuition account for your test, if you have one, or choose one of the following:*
  • Should be Empty: