How To Prepare For A Martial Arts Belt Test - kenfuTV S3E50

[@kenfutv]

How do you prepare for a test?

[@yksnidog]

I go there and do it. ^^ But I know it's not that easy to everyone. So this video is a nice reminder to give a motivation speech to the kids I'm teaching. And maybe I'm borowing some of the things you said... ;-)

[@joegoody227]

Excellent video, Testing is a good thing. When you pass a test you feel good and know that you've met the expectations of your instructor, but if you fail a test, it just means you need to work harder. I failed my first brown belt test, I was overconfident and did not put in the time and effort necessary to obtain my first brown belt. I was mad at myself and never took belt testing for granite again. The 2nd degree belt test was very difficult, my brown belt failure actually prepared me for my second-degree belt test. A black belt is a white belt who never gives up.

[@sueroberts6575]

Wonderful episode Ken. With my black belt test coming up next month and feeling overwhelmed with preparation, this could almost have been made so I could watch this every day and get on with the work. Great advice for all of us getting ready for a test. Several points I'm taking away immediately, I'll print out my syllabus and put a copy in my bag and on the fridge. I'll also print out the earlier ones so I know all the questions that came before. I will definitely focus on the weaker things and get those to a level of confidence and without doubt, I'll be checking in with teachers to be sure to know what they specifically want to see. Having this all laid out in this way has helped me so much. Thank you. Nice tshirt by the way and (ahem) great notebook!!