NIA FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT WITH DEBBIE ROSAS

June 30 - August 20, 2026

TUESDAYS + THURSDAYS

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PT
[Live sessions are recorded, and replays will be  available in your learning portal.]


OPEN TO STUDENTS + BLACK BELT GRADUATES

This training is open to both Nia students and Nia Black Belt graduates.

  • Nia Black Belt Graduates who complete the training and successfully engage in the required reflective process and knowledge review are eligible to receive the Nia certification, First Degree Black Belt.

  • Students who complete the training will receive an Art of Self Certificate of Completion. Students are not required to engage in the reflective process and knowledge review. 

PLEASE NOTE: First Degree Black Belt certification is available only to graduates of the Nia Black Belt training and requires completion of the reflective and knowledge review components.


Welcome to the Nia First Degree Black Belt

The Nia First Degree Black Belt: Art of Self is a training that celebrates you and your potential, inviting you to step beyond your excellence and into your genius.

First Degree Black Belt sets you free in sacred movement, dedicated to a single purpose and person: YOU!

  • Through the lens of Sacred Geometry, First Degree Black Belt offers an expansive understanding of time and space in relationship to your body - adding another layer and dimension to the first 52 Principles of the Nia Body + Life journey.

  • During this training, you will continue to journey beyond Sensation Science, with the exploration of 13 Vital Factors. Each Vital Factor, inspired by nature itself, represents an intrinsic force necessary for sustaining harmony between self and the universe.

  • Art of Self is a personal quest that will affect everything you do. You will be guided to understand your nature, purpose, and desires and recognize that all the power you need is within you.


FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT AWAITS

STEP-IN TO THE ART OF SELF

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TRAINING DETAILS

This 16-Session Training Includes:

1)     2-Hour LIVE Experiential Sessions via Zoom twice weekly on Tuesdays + Thursdays.
       (Live participation is encouraged; however, replay access is available in your learning portal).

2)    ONLINE Training Portal... 
       With access to the First Degree Black Belt Core Curriculum, including:

  • Weekly agendas with suggested homework exercises

  • Hours of podcasts to support your embodied learning

  • 16 on-demand Nia classes for you to use throughout your training

  • PDF Download of First Degree Black Belt LEARN Book

  • Audio Guided Meditations and Movement Exercises

  • And more...

Step in to Art of Self

Meet Your Trainer

Founder, Director, Educator, Author, + Artist of Nia Technique, Inc. Debbie Rosas

Debbie Rosas celebrates decades of research and mastery in the Arts and Sciences, including 40+ years of experience with essences of martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts, as well as, expertise in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Founder, Director, Educator, Author, and Artist of The Nia Technique, a neuromuscular integrative action methodology for health and wellness; Nia is based on Debbie’s development of the principles known as, “The Body’s Way,” which situates a personal relationship with the physical body through sensory awareness that engages the holistic mental, emotional, and spiritual growth and development of each human experience for sustainable change in their world and the world around them.

NOW IS THE TIME

STEP-IN TO YOUR FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT JOURNEY

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PRE-REQUISITES:

This training is open to both Nia students and Nia Black Belt graduates.

  • Nia Black Belt Graduates who complete the training and successfully engage in the required reflective process and knowledge review are eligible to receive First Degree Black Belt in Nia certification.

  • Students who complete the training will receive an Art of Self Certificate of Completion. Students are not required to engage in the reflective process and knowledge review. 


PLEASE NOTE: First Degree Black Belt certification is available only to graduates of the Nia Black Belt training and requires completion of the reflective and knowledge review components.

AFTER YOUR TRAINING:

After you graduate as a Nia First Degree Black Belt, you are invited to continue your Nia journey through one of three Nia Membership paths:

  • Dancing Through Life: For the passionate and committed Nia graduate

  • Sacred Athlete: For the Nia graduate interested in learning and practicing teaching skill

  • Sacred Livelihood: For aspiring Nia Teaching Professionals

If you do not choose to become a Nia member, you will have access to your online training portal for 2 weeks after your training graduation date. CLICK HERE to learn more about Nia Membership.

CANCELLATION + TRANSFER POLICY

Registration and instruction fees are non-refundable. Should you cancel your registration more than 30 days prior to the training start date, the registration fee will be credited to your Nia account. Should you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the training start date, you will incur a cancellation fee of $250 which will be deducted from your registration fee. The remaining balance will be credited to your Nia account.

FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT BEGINS IN...

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