One of our school owners just passed her 6th degree test, and has a one year preparation for testing for master. For her project, she has created the "Ultimate Black Belt" test. Over the course of a year, 10 students will do the following:

150 pushups/day

150 situps/day

3 miles walking/running/day.

Form 3 times a day

3 2 minute rounds of sparring/day

We have to read a self improvement book each month, learn meditation and do that 15 minutes a day, do an environmental project (Such as habitat for humanity, etc.), spend one day blind, one day in a wheelchair, and one day mute.

There are some other requirements as well of a more personal nature, as well as group sessions and training. I also found out that we have to do fasts of 3, 6 and 9 days. (The 9 day one is 2 meals the first day, one meal the second, 1 jar baby food the third, three days water only, then reverse the first 3 days.)

This should be the most exciting part, we get to design and go through our own rank testing. It's either worth two midterms or a full rank. Since I test for 3rd dan in September, and this testing is July, I am going to apply for special permission to test early.

So far, I have the Songahm star (All forms from white through 2nd dan, when laid out on the floor, all the colored belt forms create an 8 pointed star), 5 points necessary in sparring against Master Lee and Mr. Nguyen (4th degree and our sparring teacher), and 4 breaks; 1-speed break of two cinder block type edging stones (Side kicks), 2- 6 to 8 1" pine boards with a palm heel, 3- Double jump front at head level, 4- jump spin outer crescent at about 2 feet above head level.

I'm looking to add more to it, anyone have any suggestions? (Anything goes, full contact, grappling, weapons, etc.)

Aodhan

fasting is generally bad for you just so you know....

https://www.ultimateblackbelttest.com

You'll find more ideas and inspiration.

Fasting isn't bad for you.....

You know, when I was going to school I wish my teachers had let me design my own tests, midterms, and finals. I probably would have gotten better grades.

fasting is generally bad for you just so you know....

If you do it over and over again, yes, you can easily develop vitamin deficiencies, and other infirmities.

However, these fasts won't be repeated for another 15 years (When I become eligible for Master), and if you have proper nutrition, then a three day fast won't hurt you. Many religions advocate a 1 to 3 day fast once a year at high holidays, and it doesn't cause problems unless you are in poor health to start.

Aodhan

https://www.ultimateblackbelttest.com

You'll find more ideas and inspiration.

Hrm.....

I think my instructor may have plagiarized a bit...

Aodhan

No worries....they encourage it.

One question: Why?

Why they encourage it?

The goal of the program is to teach school owners to bring those character building elements & programs to their own schools by experiencing/living them first. The test itself is a personal challenge, not for everyone...but the information is for everyone who is interested in building their school and developing/challenging students in different ways. Visitors to the site are instructed to implement any of the test requirements they see fit and/or sign-up.