GENERAL INFO:
The Summer Taekwondo Promotion Examination will be held on Saturday, August 7. We plan to begin at 10:00am and end by Noon (end time is dependent upon how many people are taking the exam). All MSMAP members and their families and friends are welcome and encouraged to watch this important and exciting event. Bring your cameras!
Please see below for the eligibility requirements to participate in the exam.
ELIGIBILITY: MSMAP members in good standing (i.e., dues paid in full) that have been training consistently for 2.5 months, have the approval of the instructional staff, and meet the other requirements (see below) are eligible to apply for the promotion examination.
REQUIREMENTS: Please note the requirements to participate in the taekwondo exam.
• Consistent training for at least 2.5 months;
• Two tip tests (taken two tip tests);
• Demonstration (participation in at least one demo since last exam);
• Dues paid (member is in good standing);
• Approval of instructional staff;
• Completed application (due 08/04);
• $25 exam fee (due 08/04).
DEADLINES: The Promotion Examination Application must be completed and turned in (with $25 examination fee) by Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30pm. Note that parents/guardians must sign the application for children under the age of 18.
KEY POINTS: Key points to consider when preparing for the promotion exam include the following items:
Qualities. MSMAP emphasizes adpatability, creativity, and effectiveness.
Precision. Precision of technique is a basic goal of martial arts training. A central concept of martial arts training is that conflicts can be ended with one technique. Without precision, what is martial art? Flailing and guesswork and fear and ignorance. MSMAP aspires to develop precision of movement and precision of mind.
Breaking. Board breaking is a test of focus and concentration. Oftentimes, participants get one attempt — that's it! After all, this is a test, not practice.
Confidence & Intelligence. Supporting the MSMAP vision statement, the promotion exam is a test of each participant’s ability to apply confidence and intelligence in their decision-making process. In this way, we encourage the development of constructive citizens of our community. For children, this is emphasized through the practice of good manners.
BACKGROUND: The promotion exam is a tool to assist participants in their progress as martial artists. It is not a competition with other people; it is a learning opportunity in which each individual displays their skills and receives feedback towards continual improvement. Sometimes the biggest challenge is just showing up.
Lower rank exams emphasize precision of movement and balance; higher rank exams require participants to include the demonstration of adaptability, creativity, and effectiveness.
Our program emphasizes developing and applying confidence and intelligence in the decision-making process. This becomes more challenging under stress. Part of the promotion exam is to deal with confusion. The individual must filter out the clutter and arrive at a good decision.
QUESTIONS? Please contact us via phone, email, or in person with any questions that you may have.
