dan exams

The Kukkiwon has just announced two major changes to poom/dan promotions globally. In order to apply to join the Kukkiwon Membership System (the online interface to submit promotion applications) you now must have a Kukkiwon Master Certificate. The class of the certificate isn't important, but...

I have tried discussing this with other martial artists and would like to hear more opinions. If a Black belt (ex. 3rd Dan) leaves an association,federation, alliance, etc. to begin his/her own private practice, what are their options in regards to testing to the next rank. Do they they wait...