Blackbelt Gradings

[scottnshelly]

Here's an ancient secret regarding Black Belt tests:

Anyone who hasn't tested or isn't about to test, stop reading here.

Have an ambulance sitting outside ready before the grading begins. If there is a helicopter pad nearby, that might be better, but you at least need an ambulance and full medical staff waiting.

I'm just kidding, that was what everyone told me. I really almost did need one though, mine was tough. Most are tough, because they are designed to push the student to his edge, then one more step. It is a test to see if you are capable of handling real-life situations. My Instructors used to tell me "If you can pass a Black Belt test, you can survive any thing."

[cathal]

Something I hear the BBs chat about is their advice about spirit. If you have the spirit it is a major factor.