For a student to be prepared to test for gold stripe or above, he/she must finish a home study card to be ready for pre-testing. Once the student is ready to test, they will register two weeks before the test at a free workout or class. The test will usually be on a weeknight during normal class hours. The student will receive his/her belt that night. If you have any confusion, talk to your school manager or instructor and they will further explain.
All students will earn their ranks. They will not be given a rank if practicing is not apparent or if the child does not have good grades at school.
Remember, the Head Instructors have practiced the martial arts for a long time and knows when someone is ready to test. Students should not want a rank that they have not earned. We earn ranks here.
All testing is governed by AMAA.