Family Discussions
Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:00am
Ella was very nervous! Today would be the third time to test for her Second Dan Black Belt in TaeKwon-do. She had tested two previous times and each time had not passed, and received a “No Change.” Each time her failure had been because she did not break only one set of the three required sets of boards. In testing, students performed patterns, did self-defense, demonstrated skill with weapons, sparred, and broke boards. Students were allowed three tries to break all the boards to pass the tests. Also, students were allowed three separate times to test for a new rank. If Ella did not pass testing this time, she would have to be reduced in rank to simply Black Belt, and not even get to retain First Dan Black Belt. Hence, the nerves!