CREIGHTON GOSHIN JUTSU

                                          TESTING PROCEDURES   
   At Creighton Goshin Jutsu, a student’s progress is measured by the awarding of stripes and belt promotions. A “stripe” that is added to a student’s belt, signifies that the student has moved a step closer to their next rank. Stripes are awarded between colored belts and are used as a measurement of that student’s progression. A “promotion” to a new belt color, signifies a completion of an entire set of  curriculum and recognition of a student’s increase in skill level. All of the requirements from white to orange belt are available on DVD, ask your instructor for details.

There are five areas in which students must perform competently in order to be ready for belt and they are listed below.

1.)    Knowledge of Curriculum – Students must know the entire curriculum necessary to progress to the next level.  Effort is rewarded more so at the beginning belt levels. Greater technical proficiency is expected as students attain their higher belt ranks.

2.)    Spirit and Energy - Students are expected to perform their techniques with a high degree of energy. “Kiai” and intensity of movement can demonstrate this.

3.)    Attitude and Protocol – Students should demonstrate a positive attitude and follow the protocol of the school at all times.

4.)    Fitness –Students are expected to improve their fitness level as they progress through the ranks. This can be demonstrated by performing the required movements with good endurance.

5.)    Basics and Applications - Good basics are the foundation of a good Martial Artists; therefore we expect students to perform basics competently at all belt levels.