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Thank you. Sensei Sharkey holds a BB test once a year and all his black belts fly in or drive in or walk in to be there. Last year there were no canidates, this year there are 4 adult black belt canidates, one of them being me (may God have mercy on my soul...or at least bring my death quick...which ever is more convenient for him. ha.ha.ha). During the next 3 months I will be cramming my TKD forms and TSD forms bagain into my memory. The test will lasts from 4-6 hours depending on the amount of people taking it.thats an interesting BB test, very comprehensive
I know all schools have different requirements, but I was just wondering what some of yours were for your test or what you may have your students do?
PM me your email address and I will send you our application packet. It outlines the requirements of the test and what the students have to do before the day of testing (i.e. Community service, class attendance) and the written exam.
Actually we don't allow spectators at our test either. Sensei has done that since he first ran his school back in the early 70's.no spectators?
let us know how your lawsuit goes when you get sued.
no spectators?
let us know how your lawsuit goes when you get sued.
no spectators?
let us know how your lawsuit goes when you get sued.
I'm always happy for spectators to come watch our black belt exams, as rare as they are. It's a happy occasion for the candidate and their families. After all, they spend hours upon hours training away from their loved ones; they should be allowed to display to their families and friends just exactly what they've been studying and why the sacrifices made were worthwhile. And having spectators is just another way to rachet up the tension for the candidates.
Why wouldn't you want people to watch the test?
We hold a ceremony after the test when we award the belts and certificates. That is for the family members to see, then the student receives the cheering and accolades that come with passing the test.
Part of testing for black belt in my philosophy is being able to stand there in front of a panel of judges on your own merit, and maintain the clarity of thought and composure to perform. Please don't infer anything from this, but our test is truly that. My goal is to push them to their physical and mental limit, so that the test becomes a process of self discovery.
I would hope at some point during, or after the test, they feel like they truly earned it. Their attitude and self-perception should become that of a black belt. When I test them, I am not asking them to do anything they have not done hundreds of times with mom and dad watching during class time. When you change the circumstances, particularly when testing Jr. Black belts, it changes their perception of the test.
The ceremony following the test is designed for audience. If the student passes, we have a tea ceremony and award the belt and certificate. The black belt is tied on the first time by the instructor to represent humility, and they get to take pictures and video of the event. Following the ceremony, all the families go out to dinner to celebrate. All Black Belt students are required to participate in both events, even if they are not testing.
What do you mean?
Part of testing for black belt in my philosophy is being able to stand there in front of a panel of judges on your own merit, and maintain the clarity of thought and composure to perform. Please don't infer anything from this, but our test is truly that. My goal is to push them to their physical and mental limit, so that the test becomes a process of self discovery.