How do you conduct your belt tests for black belts?

[angus88]

our students test in front of a 25 member panel of instuctors, all black belts.

10 kata

30 one steps(must know 60)

30 self defense(must know 60)

46 block

46 strikes

25 kicks

Sensei Rick - just curious because my terminology is a little different from yours maybe - but what exactly are "one-steps?"

[bokendowanderer]

When I received my second dan in hapkido my instructor went into his office at the end of the class and came out with a certificate. He knew I was there before the class started.

When I received my 5th dans in bokkendo and jukawusu from another instructor it was done the same way. After the class he just told me and gave me a certificate.

The point is if your doing the deal and you deserve it you should get your rank and be allowed to move on.

I have been tested under formal planned tests with formal certification ceremonies also. It is nice to be recougnized for hard work in front of others.

[patusai]

Sometimes instructors make the test a lot more difficult than necessary. Rank is based on technique, understanding, performance, etc. You don't have to come back with broken fingers or large bruizes. Shodan test should be memorable and somewhat tough considering that once a person reaches near that point they should have the necessary skills and such to pass the test. Just my opinion