Testing is coming up in just a couple of weeks! The deadline to register is next Thursday, Sept. 24, and it's important to go ahead and get signed up. Remember, even if you don't end up testing this cycle, you're registration will carry over to the next cycle.
Here are some tips to help everyone do their best at testing:
1) Arrive 15-20 minutes early. This will give you time to warm up, stretch, and get lined up.
2) Practice at home. Even if you don't have your form stripe yet, you can still practice for testing. If you're having trouble practicing at home, there are Encyclopedias and DVDs available for purchase at both schools if you need a reference to remind you what a move or segment of the form looks like.
3) Know you're belt meaning. Every belt has a symbolic meaning. For example, the meaning of the while belt is, "pure and without the knowledge of Songahm Taekwondo. As with the pine tree, the seed must now be planted and nourished to develop strong roots" (p. 7 The Way of Traditional Taekwondo: Vol. 1). If you want to know what you're belt means, be sure to ask your instructor the next time you're in class!
4) Remember this month's life skill: Honor. President Calvin Coolidge once said, "No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." By showing your black belt attitude, courtesy, and respect for others you can work towards your next belt every single day, not just at testing.
5) Smile, relax, and have fun.
Testing will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Titusville school from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Merritt Island school from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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