Pre-Thought Questions | Senior 2nd°
Remember
This portion of the testing process is about:
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Giving the candidate a chance to share their views, thoughts, and ideas.
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Providing thoughtful feedback and guidance where appropriate.
We look forward to a meaningful discussion with you.
Pre-Thought Questions
These questions are given to candidates to reflect on before the black belt test.
2nd° Senior Black Belt
1. Why different levels of Black Belt?
Why do we have multiple ranks of Black Belt instead of stopping at the first one?
What do the higher levels represent?
2. What continues to grow?
What keeps developing in a person through years of continued training after earning a Black Belt?
3. Kenpo as a lifelong practice?
How can Kenpo training continue to serve a Black Belt throughout their entire life — not just while they’re actively training, testing, or competing?
4. Learning by watching others?
How does carefully observing other martial artists influence and shape a Black Belt’s own training and growth?
Preset Combinations
Lear the combinations by the Numbers/Names.
One: Jab, Jab, Straight
Two: Jab, Straight
Three: Hook, Uppercut
Four: Jab, Straight, Hook, Uppercut
Five: Jab, Straight, Roundhouse Kick
Six: Jab, Straight, Jab, Straight, Jab, Straight
Hook Out: Pivot Hook, Pivot Hook, Pivot Hook, Straight
Back: Shuggle Back, Straight
Sanp: Straight
Chop: Roundhouse (to leg)