Formal Black Belt Induction Exam -Karate and Kickboxing

This event will be held at BBMA WEST GOSFORD - on the Central Coast

Induction Test for Candidates for Black Belt and Candidates for Dan Grade upgrade.

Eligible advanced brown belt students (testing for Black Belt), and eligible Black Belts (testing for an advanced Dan Grade) will participate in an ‘Induction’ Test.

If this test is passed, candidates will proceed through to the BBMA Black Belt ‘Preparation Cycle’. Cadidates who successfully complete Prep Cycle will progress to the formal Black Belt Exam.

Participants will be taken through a series of testing events, which will be assessed by a panel of senior teachers.

For example, Karate students will be tested on:

• Kihon (basics)

• Kata (all Kata for their belt level)
  eg. Adv Brown Belt CBBs must confidently demonstrate ALL 5 ‘Heian’ Kata

• Kumite (sparring)

Students do NOT need to bring along any weapons.

Note for parents: This is a rigorous, formal testing event, which may feel stressful for some students. We expect some nervousness to start :) We set a high standard. Not all students will pass the Induction Exam this time. For those who do not pass (and are asked to try again next time) some level of disappointment, and possible upset, is to be expected. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. And we ask that parents/carers remain at the venue for the entire testing event - to provide emotional support and encouragement

Induction times for Saturday January 31 TBA

Times will be confirmed shortly.

• Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your session is due to start. Allow extra time for bad traffic and unforseen events. You cannot be late to an Induction Exam.

• Bring your correctly fitted mouth guard and all your sparring equipment

• Ensure your hair is tied back neatly. No hair hanging in your face (if you have a very long fringe it must be tied up out of your face)

• Ensure your uniform fits perfectly and is white, clean and fresh

• Bring your current belt (previous CBB applicants should wear their black/white CBB belt)

• Jewellery and watches (including ‘fitbit’/garmin/fitness watches) are not permitted for safety reasons

• Bring a big drink of water

Pls note, actual times are ‘fluid’ as we put the student group first, and need to allow additional times for some student groups.

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What do do at Induction:

• Bring (only) your very best

  Give this test everything you have:

  • 100% effort

  • 100% ‘Budo’ spirit

  • This is not the time to ‘save’ your energy

  • Remain calm, grounded, connected, strong and fast.

  • Do not ‘rest’ during testing (the test passes quickly)

• Do not compare yourself with others

  We are fortunate to have students at BBMA with a range of abilities.

  • You may be testing alongside differently-abled students (including those with ‘invisible’ injuries & challenges).

  • Everyone at Induction has earned their right to be there.

  • Stay present and keep your focus on yourself.

• Be respectful

  Traditional martial arts begin and end with respect:

  • Arrive early

  • Use the bathroom BEFORE testing starts

  • Bow when entering and leaving the mat area

  • Turn to the back of the room when adjusting your uniform or belt/obi

  • Wear your best, clean and well-fitting uniform.

  • Keep toe and fingernails cut short (& no sharp edges)

  • Wear NO jewellery

  • Keep hair and long fringes tied up

  • Be courteous and polite to everyone

  • Respond with ‘Hai’ or ‘Hai Sensei’ when given an instruction

  • Do NOT leave the mat (for any reason) during testing

  • Do not attempt to ‘grab a drink’ during testing (you will be given scheduled drink breaks)

  • RUN on/off the mats (more than 5 steps = RUN)

  • Listen to your teachers and take their advice

  • Arrive prepared: Know your Kata/Forms

  • Bring all necessary sparring equipment

• Be Prepared

  Take responsibility for getting ready for Induction:

  • Train earnestly and consistently in the 6 month period leading up to Induction

  • Know your Kata/Forms well - inside out, back to front :)

  • Perfect your techniques (Waza/Stances/kumite skills etc)

  • Pack ALL your sparring gear including a correctly-fitted mouth guard

  • Ensure your gear (uniform and sparring equipment) is in EXCELLENT condition and fits perfectly

  • Prepare you Uniform and Belt/Obi - neat, ironed, clean, well fitting

  • Get a good sleep the night before :)

  • Hydrate before the event - drink lots of water

  • Check Google Maps for details on the testing location. Ensure you leave enough time for traffic or unexpected events - get to your testing event at least 20 minutes before testing start time.

  • Use the bathroom before testing starts.

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No-Shows and Cancellations

• This is a critical, formal examination event. A large number of staff and volunteers are waiting at the event, expecting you to arrive. If you cannot make your Induction exam due to ill health or an emergency on the day, you MUST let us know.

• Call Hornsby Dojo to explain what’s happened and let us know if you need help/assistance (9482 9935)

• Then send a text message to 0476 856 764 - so that the staff working at the Induction Testing event know what is happening.