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Stripe Test Week + Leadership Opportunities at KMMA

February 8, 2026 by KMMA

Team KMMA,

This week matters.

It’s Stripe Test Week, which means more than stripes — it’s a moment of reflection:

  • How consistent have you been?

  • How coachable have you stayed?

  • How are you showing up for yourself and others?

Testing isn’t about perfection.
It’s about progress and standards.

This is also the week we’re actively talking about next-level leadership at KMMA.

CIT & MAP: Leadership Is Earned

Coming off an incredible CIT Kick-Off, we are continuing forward with:

  • Certified Instructor Training (CIT) – the instructor leadership path

  • MAP (Management & Administration Professional) – the program director & operations leadership path

These are:
✔ Application-based
✔ Selective
✔ Built on real responsibility and mentorship

If you’re currently in Blackbelt Leadership, this is your invitation to step forward.

If you’re in Basic or Blackbelt Training, this is your reminder:
Leadership begins with a decision — and a commitment to the next level.

Stripe tests show readiness.
Leadership applications show intent.

Let’s see who steps up.

—
Grandmaster Del Castillo