Black Belt Exam
Dear Black Belts and Black/Red Belts,
Can you say WOW! What a great exam we had April 10, 2010. 46 people on the exam and all at the same time. The energy was high and some of the best scores as a whole I’ve seen in a long time. I can’t wait for the repeat!.
All times are listed below for the next exam.
As you know there is a lot expected of you on this exam. If you practice hard and keep your attendance up to 3 times a week your exam will seem to be easier. Remember this is your black belt exam and you will be expected to do things that may not be listed here.
This Black Belt Cycle we will be working on:
- 1 TEAM Kata with your school.
- Sparring - This part of the exam will be done at an actual tournament!
- Past kata - 2 of them
- Self-Defense - Your school will given a list of techniques from Beginner to Expert. These techniques will be some that you haven’t learned from the Kenpo System. On the exam they will be performed in the air and on attackers to demonstrate knowledge of the technique. Also, randomly you will be asked to explain a technique for grade.
- Written Exam will be on Parker Book 2 - Chapters 1 – 5 (this will be an open book exam with a time limit. One book per person)
Dates and times may change. Check with your instructor or check this page for updated information.
Master F. DePalma
Due Dates & Times
Exam Applications/Belt Fee – May 15, 2010
Pre-Exam - Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Pull-Ups, Bag Kick & Breaking
Mesa & Scottsdale Schools
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:30 PM (location Gilbert School)
Gilbert, Ahwatukee & Higley Schools
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:30 PM (location Gilbert School)
Safford
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 8:00 PM (location Safford)
Run/Bike – All schools October 2, 2010 - 8:00 am, at the Zanjero Park - Equestrian Trail The park is on Lindsay South of the 202 - Click Here.
All who competed at 3 AZMARRS Rated events in 2 black belt division each (sparring & forms, weapons or musical) Between 4/15/10 and 10/2/10 and qualify to skip the run/bike, need not show up for it. Please check with your instructor to see if you qualify to skip anything!
Sparring - September 25, 2010 – Sparring will be done as double eliminations at the IST (Inter School Tournament) Each student will have a minimum of 2 matches. Each match will be 7 points. All score will be the same as past exams. The difference here is you will be sparring not like a tournament, but at a tournament. This will not only be fun, but will allow for a shorter Saturday, test day.
Basics – October 2, 2010 – 10:00 am @ ??
Kata – October 2, 2010 - After a lunch break @ ??
Self-Defense - October 2, 2010 - after 15 min. break from kata @ ??
Exam Fee is due at the beginning of your Pre-Exam. Fee is $20.00 cash and must be paid to your Head Instructor.
Kata Scoring
On your exam you will have to perform two kata of your choice. You are scored by the examining board on a scale of 0 - 3, 3 being the highest. If you perform a kata of the beginner level the highest you can score is a 2, if you perform a kata from the intermediate level the highest you can score is a 2.5, from the advanced level the highest you can score a 2.75 and from the black belt level a 3.
All ranks must have attended 60 regular classes and 25 sparring classes between April 26, 2010 & Ocotber 2, 2010
Students Who Passed 4/10/10
Exam rehearsals will be held with your Head Instructor. Check with your school for dates, times & locations.
To E-mail your instructor please go to the “locations” page.
Students graduating must arrive at Mesquite Jr. High School Auditorium at 6:30 PM for an all school rehearsal.
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Black Belt Graduation: Saturday, April 24, 2010 –Doors Open 7:00 PM, Show begins at 7:15 PM at Mesquite Jr. High Auditorium
1st Grade Black Belt:
Edge DePalma
Jace Lambert
Ali Haywood
James Willis
Brianna Bell
Andris Braeuer
George Ramos
Hunter Sherlock
Zachary Umbay
Lianna Gomez
Chandler Haywood
Torrie Beus
Ryan Barclay
Sean Barker
Noah Sims
2nd Grade Black Belt:
Erik Ruby
Christina Lalani
Daniel Silva
3rd Grade Black Belt:
Nicholas Lalani
Ben Silva
Scott Garnand
4th Grade Black Belt:
Domenic Frangella
Eileen Germain
Micah Jones
Douglas Pivonka
Angelica Padilla
5th Grade Black Belt:
Kyle Dixon
Mason Waaler
Halden Lucero
Kaleb Mattice
Daria Timonina
Joe Carter
Wayne Bolen
1st Degree Black Belt:
Sam Seidel
Aimee Harrington
Dan Baker (2nd Level)
Nathan Deal (2nd Level)
Braxton Counterman (3rd Jr. Level)
2nd Degree Black Belt:
Charlie Hawkins
Sam Collier
3rd Degree Black Belt:
Chris Hatcher (2nd Level)
Bob Kenney (3rd Level)
Chad Jones (4th Level)
Robin DePalma (4th Level)
4th Degree Black Belt:
Henry Calantog (2nd Level)
Dan Gade (4th Level)
Casey Wisniewski (4th Level)
