TEST CALENDAR
REMEMBER, THERE IS STILL CLASS ON TEST DAYS, SO STILL GO!
White and Yellow Belts: Testing for these belt colors are simply a Motivational Test for those who are White Belt or testing for up to 4th Degree Yellow Belt. Being newer students, we know these ranks are going to make errors at test time. Therefore, the lower ranks are judged purely on effort. New students are considered White Belt.
Orange Belts and Higher: You must get your Senseis permission to test for Orange Belt or higher as you are now taking a skill based test. You will need this permission each and every time you test. Further, you must already have your Order of the Dragon Safety/Sparring Gear before taking the test. Due to the intense training in the advance class, absolutely no one is allowed in this class without the proper Safety Gear.
Brown Belts and Higher: If your Sensei feels you are ready to take a test, they will first consult with Master Absher. If Master Absher agrees, your Sensei will invite you to test. It is never appropriate for a Brown Belt or Higher to ask to be tested. We are incredibly strict at this test level.
You must wear your full Order of the Dragon uniform when testing!
There are typically 7 test opportunities per year.
5 test are held in the classroom during normal class time. There is still a regular class once testing is complete.
TEST CALENDAR
If you are taking an ‘in the classroom’ test, you will sign up and pay for the test the day of the test. Our staff will have the sign up form. Your awards will be given to you the following week at the same exact day and location where you took your test. Due to time constraints, we never conduct test for 1st Degree or higher Black Belt during an ‘in the classroom’ test.
ANYTIME TESTING:
Sometimes, a White Belt or Yellow Belt is ready to move up way before a regular test. These two ranks are allowed to do Anytime Testing, which means just that. You can test anytime you wish. Your test will typically be before class starts. A White Belt testing for Yellow Belt might even be able to get their Yellow Belt and certificate right away. The higher rank you can test for via an Anytime Test is Orange Belt 1st degree. All other and may only test at one of our main tests.
