This past Saturday- June 12th, 2010- I tested for my 5th Degree Black Belt in both Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do. Other than having to perform all of my required patterns, board breaking, and physical fitness drills, I was also required to create a demonstration of my choosing. I put together a knife fight scene, in which I fought three of my adult black belts- much like out of a movie- judging by the cheers it seemed like it was a success. Afterwards I had to spar five black belt men at once (elimination style.) I beat all of them together in five seconds.
As far as my students are concerned... they all did such an amazing job on their portions of the test. Four of my youth students whom I've been teaching for around 4-5 years tested for their black belts. I was beaming with smiles as they performed... and so were they! :) I also had several adult black belts participate via a pre-test... which is an evaluation of sorts- they were outstanding in every way. Last but not least, a training partner of mine for some 14 years tested and was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt.
Such a wonderful weekend. Thank you for all of the support before and after the exam. :)
-Master Kevin Nilson
