The promotion fee is only paid when:

1.  When a club instructor, club leader, or other individual (who does not have an instructor of his own or other source for rank evaluation) is promoted by the SMAA.

2.  When a club instructor or club leader is not of sufficient rank to promote his own students to the next rank, therefore requiring that the SMAA make the promotion.

3.  When an individual is promoted to the rank of 10th degree.

In all other circumstances, the registration fee is paid instead of the promotion fee. Martial arts promotion fees are: