Testing for 3rd Dan rec

[bushido_man96]

This weekend I will be doing the first half of my 3rd dan testing. If I pass, I will be awared the rank of 3rd dan recommended, and then have a 6 month probationary period during which I will have to test for 3rd dan decided.

[Hwa Rang Warrior]

I'm sure you don't need it but good luck anyway.

[gzk]

Good luck! What do you have to do in your grading?

[Montana]

Good luck!

Can you explain to me why there is the "recommended", and then the "decided" testings? It makes no sense to me to have to test twice. Either you are, or you're not, promoted. Do you have to pay for both tests?

[bushido_man96]

Good luck!

Can you explain to me why there is the "recommended", and then the "decided" testings? It makes no sense to me to have to test twice. Either you are, or you're not, promoted. Do you have to pay for both tests?

Why there are two at this level, I am not sure. I don't like it that much, either, but oh well. Basically, the recommended is a probationary period, and after you get the decided rank, you also earn instructor certification. As part of the deal, it is required to be doing some teaching in some capacity or other, of which I have plenty of experience. I do have to pay for both tests. The testing is basically physical requirements; forms, one-steps, sparring, board breaking.

[DWx]

Good Luck

[A_Train]

I'm sure you'll do great

Let us know how it goes...in detail!

[lordtariel]

Good luck!

[marie curie]

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[KNOCKuOUT]

I can't wait to have the privilege of earning my 3rd dan! But first I have to focus on my 1st!