Your next belt test is coming up.
Are you ready to pass your next martial arts belt test?
In this martial arts movement post, let’s explore the components of a martial arts belt test and build a study checklist to get you ready.
The first half of the checklist is of course physical skills, the martial arts being physical in nature.
For each belt rank you are going to be expected to be able to demonstrate of perform certain movements.
Identify and study these movements in the correct way.
Have you been building on your previous belt tests?
Each martial arts rank is building on the last to bring out and improve movement, review how you did on your past test, bring that movement up to par, and work on the movements you need to know for the current belt test.
The second half of the check list are certain martial arts attributes that are always present in training, and show character development in rank. Concepts such as determination, fighting spirit, and warrior heart.
Work to cultivate these characteristics so they can be present during your belt test.
The teacher or judge panel will not only be looking for a demonstration of martial art technique, but also one of spirit.
Sparring, randori, & competition.
Some belt ranks might involve sparring or competition, and while the rules and expectations will be different for each belt and each style, what is important is that in the moment you find yourself on the mat, don’t give up- finish out the match no matter what.
Keep going to the end.
That will carry you through in earning the rank.
See you on the mat!
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