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Exam Requirements
Rank
at JIKF is based on a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual development.
Levels of advancement are represented by belts of various colors, starting
with white belt and working towards the black belt, recognized all over the
world as a symbol of fitness, skill, and the ability to defend oneself or
others. JIKF's step-by-step, systematic instructional method allows
anyone, regardless of age or physical capabilities, to reach their own
potential and obtain a level of black belt. There are
technical and class hour requirements for each rank. See the JIKF Exam Requirements (Adobe
Acrobat Reader required). This document uses the Japanese terms, so you will
be inspired to learn at least a few new words at each level! The
requirements listed are only a sampling of your knowledge at each level.
During regular training, you will likely cover much more. Advancement
requires a serious commitment from the student as well. Karate-do is more
than a game you "play" or a sport you "do". Studying
karate is more like going to school:
You
pay tuition. Exam fees are the only other mandatory costs in the program. Like
anything else in life, if you give up on yourself in karate, you will fail.
As long as you are serious, try hard, and never give up, you can earn your Black
Belt. Evaluations
To
take exam, you must fill out a registration and evaluation form. Your
instructor will hand out the forms and describe how to fill them out. In
addition, students under the age of 16 must have a completed parent
evaluation, and if the student is currently in school (not on summer break,
for example), the teacher evaluation as well. You may not test for rank until
these are complete. Talk to
your instructor if you are unsure if you are ready for examination. Click here for an
example of the registration and evaluation form (PDF). |
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