Everyday is a test. Every class is a test. Every moment is a test. If you are training to survive an encounter, that will happen at any time and at any place, than a formalized, this day, this time type of test does not make sense. As a martial artist you must be prepared at all times and be on the ball always. This method of testing, which is no real test, shows one’s true character, one’s ability, and one’s knowledge. I’ve never had a formalized test for any sash including a Black Sash, but I know that I am being watched when I do something well, when I don’t do something well, and when I grasp or do not grasp something. It is who you are and what you are that makes any rank worth having.
I don’t have anything against formalized testing to make sure one is covering the material and understands it, but everyday is a test as you handle and deal with the obstacles that present themselves.
Yeah, I was on some forum somewhere and some RBSD sensei said he used to surprise his students by attacking them at odd moments at random, like when they were changing and had their pants down, he’d charge at them with a knife and stuff.
That’s more of a test than a belt test.
neilhytholt
Yeah, I was on some forum somewhere and some RBSD sensei said he used to surprise his students by attacking them at odd moments at random, like when they were changing and had their pants down, he’d charge at them with a knife and stuff.
I would have Choked him out…
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With my pants! 