Belt Testing for eligible students at Black Belt Martial Arts Hornsby
Testing at BBMA takes place twice during a normal term:
Progress Check Halfway through the term, if you have enough stripes (3 for Li’l Dragons and 7 for other students) you will undertake a progress check (Stripe Test). The purpose of the progress check is to make sure each student is progressing on schedule. After a successful progress check you will receive a silver stripe on your belt.
Belt Test/Pre-Test The second test is more formal, takes place before graduation (during a designated belt testing week) and assesses you for your next coloured belt.
To be eligible to test for your next belt you must:
Already have one silver stripe on your belt, plus at least 7 black stripes (or 3 stripes for Li’l Dragons).
Arrive on time to class during the Belt Test period. If you arrive late to a test class, you are welcome to train but will be unable to test.
To be assessed for your next belt you must attend the entire class.
After a successful pre-test you will receive another silver stripe on your belt. You are then ready to attend a Graduation, where belts and level promotions are formally awarded.
Please note, there is no ‘automatic’ progression through the belt system. Prior to grading to a new belt you will be required to demonstrate:
An acceptable standard of attitude, behaviour, effort, courtesy, and skill
The required level of fitness o Understanding of, and competency in, the curriculum for your current grade. This is best achieved with regular and consistent attendance.
If we believe you would benefit from additional training/practice, and therefore staying on your current belt a little longer, your instructor will advise you to test again at an appropriate time in the future