TesTing Information

The following information will assist you, the student with testing requirements for each colored belt rank:

Colored Belt testing is scheduled usually on the last class of each month and begins at the start of the night. Jericho class begins at 6:00pm and South Burlington class begins at 6:00pm. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes minimum before testing starts.

NEVER, EVER ASKED TO BE PROMOTED. It is written in our school rules and there are requirements to meet listed below. I pay very close attention to all students attendance and effort in class and will let you know when it is time to promote when you are ready based on my observations and your performance in class, and with regular attendance and commitment. All students who are eligible to test will be posted on a “pre-testing” list at the beginning of the month. All students must complete 3 incentive stripe testing prior to being put on the final testing roster for the end of the month. If you do not have all 3 incentive stripes you will not test for your next rank. Students MUST complete their “testing checklist” and submit it on testing night.

 

TESTING (WHITE THROUGH RED BELT)

  • Minimum of 36 classes attended prior to the start of the next testing month. For example, if you are scheduled to test in January, you must have met the class minimum before January 1st to be considered eligible to test at the end of January.

  • With 2 locations and over 200 students, it is the sole responsibility of the student to sign in for attendance. If you fail to sign in, your class will not count toward your next rank as we rely solely on database reporting for attendance - do not forget!

  • Expired memberships will not log your attendance so it is very important that you keep your membership current and avoid it expiring. This is a fail-safe measure in the design of the database to prevent students from training and getting credit for class knowing their membership is expired. Most traditional gyms or fitness centers will not even let you train or use their facility (The Edge fitness center for example) if you are in expired status.

  • Class attendance is not the sole deciding factor to be eligible to test. Consistent class participation, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and attendance are required as well as having completed all 3 incentive stripe tests.

  • If you are absent for 30+ days, even if you met your class attendance requirement, your testing will be delayed as it takes consistent preparation especially the month before testing.

  • Minimum of 5 months between colored belt promotions. That is with PERFECT attendance, minimum of twice per week. If your class attendance is greater than the required during the time span, there is still a minimum of 5 months between colored belt promotions. Extra classes does not shorten your testing duration, it just makes you a better martial artist.

  • INCENTIVE STRIPE #1 – this is earned when the student learns their newest pattern for the next rank and has memorized the new pattern definition on the goal sheets. Additionally the goal sheet must be downloaded and printed off and signed by a Master Instructor that you and the instructor have reviewed all of the new techniques required on that goal sheet.

  • INCENTIVE STRIPE #2 – this is earned after your name appears on the pre-testing roster. The student is responsible for all technical knowledge from current and previous goal sheets such as pattern definitions, tenets, etc. You will be asked random questions from your goal sheets. Failure to recall the technical knowledge will result in not receiving their incentive stripe. The student will have to wait until the next testing.

  • INCENTIVE STRIPE #3 – This is earned only after you can demonstrate every pattern that you are responsible for from ALL previous ranks. If the student can’t perform all patterns from previous ranks, this will result in not receiving their incentive stripe. The student will have to wait until the next testing or until they can perform every pattern (past patterns and present pattern) without errors.

  • All testing candidates MUST turn in their completed “Testing checklist” on the night of your promotion. This is mandatory. Your testing checklist will be provided upon notification of testing.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS (RED THROUGH BLACK BELT)

  • Same requirements listed above with classes totaling 56 instead of 36 classes.