All candidates will be evaluated by a qualified senior-ranking black belt. You will demonstrate and be evaluated on your knowledge of the required information, including all techniques and forms you have learned to date.
The techniques, forms, and sets for the current rotation being tested must be prepared for belt test presentation.
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Candidates must meet the required performance standards to avoid being removed from the testing list.
Black Belts should possess a comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution of martial arts. This knowledge helps you comprehend the contemporary physical, mental, and emotional benefits derived from these practices, as well as how they have been applied throughout history. Candidates are not only required to read the specified books but are also encouraged to reflect on the lessons learned and consider how they can be applied to their daily lives with honor and integrity.
Additionally, candidates are required to compose a concise essay summarizing their insights gained from the read book.
Candidates testing for 1st Degree Black Belt:
Bushido by Inazo Nitobe
Candidates testing for 2nd Degree Black Belt:
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Candidates testing for 3rd Degree Black Belt:
Meditations on Violence by Sgt. Rory Miller
Candidates testing for 4th Degree Black Belt:
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
Candidates testing for 5th Degree Black Belt:
Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
All Black Belts should possess a comprehensive understanding of traditional values. This understanding serves as a counterbalance to the potentially destructive knowledge they acquire. All candidates are required to submit a comprehensive report detailing their understanding of the value assigned for their rank.
The report should include a detailed description of the value from their perspective, explaining how they perceive it benefits others, and providing examples of how they have applied it in their personal lives.
Candidates testing for 1st Degree Black Belt:
Trust
Candidates testing for 2nd Degree Black Belt:
Perseverance
Candidates testing for 3rd Degree Black Belt:
Humility
Candidates testing for 4th Degree Black Belt:
Courtesy
Candidates testing for 5th Degree Black Belt:
Mastery
All candidates will be evaluated by a qualified senior-ranking black belt. You will demonstrate and be evaluated on your knowledge of the required information, including all techniques and forms you have learned to date.
The techniques, forms, and sets for the current rotation being tested must be prepared for belt test presentation.
Note:
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Candidates must meet the required performance standards to avoid being removed from the testing list.
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Candidates removed from the testing list at this juncture will not be eligible for a refund.
The American Institute of Kenpo, all instructors, and associates will hereby be referred to as the Presenters.
WAIVER OF RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY
In consideration of your acceptance as a member of and participant in the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have or may accrue to me against the Presenters of the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion, owners and leasers of premises on which the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion is located and against any participant for any and all damages which may be sustained by me, in connection with and my association with the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion including those which may arise out of travel to, participation in, and returning from the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion.
I understand the nature of the activities and believe that my experience, health, and capabilities to be qualified to participate in the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion and associated athletic events, trainings, classes, and/or seminars. I understand that when participating in any sport, athletic event, training, class, and/or seminar there is inherent risk and therefore this may involve risk and dangers of bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death. These risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions, or inactions and/or the actions of others participating at the Presenters facilities, and athletic events/trainings/self defense and health related seminars and classes to include the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion. I acknowledge that it is recommended that before undergoing any form of exercise, an examination or consultation with your doctor is suggested.
COVID-19 WAIVER
I understand and acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed or infected by COVID-19 by visiting the Presenters facilities and premises, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, and I completely release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Presenters, agents, owners, representatives, and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, suits, actions, losses, damages, costs or expenses of any kind if I do become exposed or infected. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Presenters, and the employees, agents, owners, representatives, and employees, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after visiting the Presenters facilities and premises and/or my participation in any of the Presenters events.
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I understand and acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed or infected by COVID-19 by visiting the Presenters facilities and premises, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, and I completely release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Presenters, agents, owners, representatives, and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, suits, actions, losses, damages, costs or expenses of any kind if I do become exposed or infected. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Presenters, and the employees, agents, owners, representatives, and employees, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after visiting the Presenters facilities and premises and/or my participation in any of the Presenters events.
Should I pass the 2nd Prescreening, and I submit payment, all requested items will be ordered. I understand that, due to the nature of these items, there will be no refund for those items I requested nor will I receive those items until such time as I successfully complete the AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion.
I understand, assuming that I can successfully complete the requirement to be eligible, that select items can be held for the next AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion. Items that cannot be held include the Rank Certificate and the Black Belt Test Commemorative Shirt. I acknowledge that to participate in any future AIK Black Belt Test and Rank Promotion that I will need to submit additional payment for the relevant Rank Certificate and the Black Belt Test Commemorative Shirt.
CONSENT TO ATTEND
I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without an inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid that the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
I fully understand that any medical treatment given to me will be First-Aid type treatment only.
I further consent that any pictures furnished by me or any pictures taken of me in connection with any activities can be used for publicity, promotion or media showing, and I waive compensation in regard thereof.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned applicant has read and understands the provisions of this application and acknowledges that no other verbal agreements have been made. The applicant accepts all provisions of this application.
In the event that the applicant is not of legal age (if under 18) the parent/legal guardian attests that they have read the provisions of this application with the applicant. The undersigned parent/legal guardian and the applicant both acknowledge and understands the provisions of this application and acknowledges that no other verbal agreements have been made. The parent/legal guardian and the applicant accepts all provisions of this application.
