Looking Toward Your Test:

What You Can Expect

_{PHYSICAL TEST}

_{This
portion of the Black Belt test includes basic exercises,
abdominal routine, 25 push ups, basic kata (Pinan 1 through
5), all self defense and one-steps from white belt through
advanced sets, and several bouts of kumite (sparring) with
the advance belts.}

_{MENTAL TEST}

_{A written test will be given to cover
knowledge of the martial arts, history, kata information,
kumite principles, etc. Please refer to your Manual for
specific details. In addition, the candidate's attitude
will be added to the overall score. This will include respect,
manners, perseverance, humbleness, obedience, effort, enthusiasm,
tamashii, teamwork, mental focus, self-control and integrity.}

_{TIME IN TRAINING}

_{Points
will be awarded for each year in training; the average being
2-3 years in training.}

_{EXTRA CREDIT}

_{Extra points can also be earned but will
be optional. Credit will be given in the following areas:
completing a black belt essay (ask Kyoshi if you wish to
be assigned an essay), participating in 3 or more tournaments,
being a national champion, completing homework assignments
(see homework letter), age over 35 years, sempai helper
over 50 hours, special dedication to school and I or its
business as deemed by Kyoshi, and unusual disabilities.}

_{**Candidates must pass each category
with 50% scores and overall test total must be 75%. Extra
credit can help the candidate reach the 75% score, but can
not make up for categories under 50%.}