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mickeygelum · 06-25-2008, 03:38 PM

Greetings All,

We screen our candidates prior to actual grading. Those that do not meet minimum standards established by JAA, are not permitted to grade. Those that are allowed to grade, are graded by at least three yudansha, two grades their superior, and not their instructor.

One other thing, public humiliation for an unsatisfactory performance is unacceptable. Specific, constructive input is given and the chance to better themselves is afforded. Then, after a discussion with their instructor, they are allowed to retest at a later date.

On the job we have a saying, " Those that can...do, those that can't...teach, and those that can do and teach...are out there doing both! "

Train well,

Mickey

06-25-2008, 03:38 PM	#24
mickeygelum Dojo: Warren Budokan, Ohio USA Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 500 Offline	Re: Do you test like this? Greetings All, We screen our candidates prior to actual grading. Those that do not meet minimum standards established by JAA, are not permitted to grade. Those that are allowed to grade, are graded by at least three yudansha, two grades their superior, and not their instructor. One other thing, public humiliation for an unsatisfactory performance is unacceptable. Specific, constructive input is given and the chance to better themselves is afforded. Then, after a discussion with their instructor, they are allowed to retest at a later date. On the job we have a saying, " Those that can...do, those that can't...teach, and those that can do and teach...are out there doing both! " Train well, Mickey Last edited by mickeygelum : 06-25-2008 at 03:44 PM.