Reports

[tallgeese]

I've taken one written test for an art at bb level.

It wasn't a bad idea, essay and all. But I think that most of that informatin is sufficiently convayed verbally during the course of testing.

Still, I don't see a problem with doing it.

[KarateEd]

For BB I had some short answer questions and several essays questions, though they were short essays. I am unsure about writing requirements for dan tests. Hopefully, I'll found out within the next year or so.

[Kruczek]

We have oral tests during promotions over terminology, famous teachers, and "What does....mean to you?"

I don't know if a written test should be mandatory, but reading and learning about karate history, philosophy, and such is invaluable to anyone holding dan rank.