**Note**The average First Rank Testing Fees for Lower Ranking Belts are from $70 to $120 and typically includes certificate and patch (on initial testing). Any Belts awarded are at extra cost and one stipulation to testing is that your Organizational Class Fees must be current. **
You see, this is how your perspective changes the more you advance in
Tae Kwon Do or whatever Martial Art you are in. As a Judge, you are more concerned about making sure everything goes smoothly soas not to upset your students even more. I actually have had students get so worked up and nervous about Rank Testing that they vomited right before the ceremony began.
Don't get so all bent out of shape over testing. We are all only human and there was only one of us, Jesus Christ, that was Perfect.
I always recommend that my students just take it easy the night before a testing.
As I mentioned, Some students get so overwhelmed with fear that they actually throw up! Please don't let this happen to you. Re-Read the White Belt Page.
On that page, I wrote that "every Grand Master Black Belt that ever was and ever will be was a clumsy, awkward White Belt" just like you are now.
The Instructors Judging your testing know exactly how you feel and believe me they have compassion for you. Your Instructors want to see you succeed, not fall flat on your face.
If you mess up at Testing,
SO WHAT!! At least you were there trying your best and the Judges know that. Your Instructors will always be there to help you.
Just remain calm and do the best that you can do. That is all your Instructors want you to do and is expected of you.
**Tip: Try to imagine your Instructor as a White Belt or Yellow Belt. For my students, here's me as a Yellow Belt.**
Take Care and DO YOUR BEST!!
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