Grading is next week. It’s too late to learn the syllabus now. How can you make the most of the grading?
I’m going to make a few assumptions here:
- You’ve attended enough classes. For most people, one belt a year is ambitious. Especially for higher belts.
- You have a SMART plan and GROW strategy (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, review the white belt syllabus).
- You’re up to date with fees.
That being the case, let’s look at what you can do this week to prepare.
- Review the syllabus. Not just the new information, but everything up to your current level. If you are testing for an orange belt, review everything from white and yellow belt syllabuses. In addition to the syllabus overview, there is a webpage with detailed requirements for each colour belt.
- Watch the syllabus videos. There are hyperlinks to a range of youtube videos from the syllabus pages of the website.
- Practice at home. Try using a mirror or recording videos of yourself and comparing to the syllabus videos.
- Invite another dojo member to practice with you. Help each other.
- Ask a higher belt for advice if you are stuck. We have a messenger chat for just that.
Remember, you don’t need to be perfect at grading. I’ll observe and mark your progress and provide advice on how you can improve. Some people will receive gradings at the end of the year, others next year. When you are ready, you’ll receive the stripe/belt. So relax and enjoy.
Sobukan Dojo 