2025-02-19
Teaching my regular classes at the Ross Farnsworth - East Valley YMCA.
I had a small kyu grading this evening, so I was compelled to give my spiel about testing. Karate testing isn’t like testing in school, where you’re somehow “behind” if you don’t take the same test on the same day as everyone else in your “grade.” Karate testing is more like testing for your driver’s license: You need to have a minimum number of hours “behind the wheel” to be eligible for the test, so:
- If you do not meet the minimum requirement, you cannot take the test. (I’m not saying I don’t make exceptions, but it’s up to students to advocate for themselves) and,
- Just because you meet the minimum requirement doesn’t mean you should take the test. You should wait until you’re ready.
Just the same, I think the test went well and was certainly a positive experience for everyone who participated. As usual, results will be announced on Monday.
