Red-Black Belt Resources

FALL, WINTER, SPRING
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
5:30 - 6:15 pm
5:30 - 6:15 pm
4:15 - 5:00 pm
4:45 - 5:30 pm
SUMMER
Tuesday
Thursday
5:00-5:45pm
4:15-5:00pm
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Red-Black belt students will refine their skills in hand strikes, sparring, and self defense while also adding in yet another new kicking technique and new strike. Red-Black belt students at IMAA must review previous forms in preparation for their black belt test. They will also learn Northern and Southern Fist Set, of which they will choose one side to preform at the Black Belt Test.

Age Requirements for Advancement

  • Red-Black belts who will be 14 years of age at or within 90 days of the date of their black belt test will test for 1st° Black belt.
  • Red-Black belts who will be 12 years of age or younger at the date of their black belt test will test for Junior Black belt.
  • Red-Black belts must be 10 years of age at or within 90 days of the date of their black belt test to  test for Junior Black belt.
  • Red-Black belts who will be 13 years of age at the date of their black belt test have the option to test for Junior Black belt, or   select an extended Red-Black belt track and wait until they are within 90 days of 14 years of age to test for 1st° Black belt.​

Requirements for Advancement

  • In order to qualify for the next Black Belt Test, you must receive your Red-Black belt by the November prior. You must be a     Red-Black belt for at least 6 months at the time of the black belt test in order to be eligible to test. Special Cases for 4-5 months MAY be considered but should NOT be counted on.
  • You must meet the criteria provided in your Black Belt Prep Packet (given once your decision to test has been made).                    This includes:
    • Time committments
    • Skills
    • Fitness
    • Forms
    • & More
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No details of the content of the Black Belt Test are provided.

These details, however, are:
  • The test takes place over the course of 3 days, a Friday night, Saturday and Sunday in May
  • The test will require just as much, if not more, from your mind than it does your body
  • Everything that you've done previously in a test, will be in the black belt test
    • Yes, that means Jumping Jacks, a Horse Stance, and Push-Ups
  • You must run 3-5 miles without stopping for your belt
  • You must bring sparring gear

Things to train in preparation for your test:
  • Running
  • Jumping Jacks
  • Horse Stance
  • Push-Ups
  • General endurance/stamina/cardio
  • Previous forms

How to prepare for your test the week of:
  • Monday:
    • A regular workout is OK
    • Eat as you normally would
  • Tuesday: 
    • A regular workout is OK
    • Eat as you normally would
  • Wednesday:
    • A light workout is OK
    • Eat as you normally would
  • Thursday: 
    • No working out, stretching only
    • Eat as you normally would
  • Friday:
    • No working out outisde the test, stretching only
    • Bring 1:3 ratio of Gatorade/Powerade etc. to water (ex. 1 bottle of Gatorade and 3 bottles of water)
    • Load up on carbohydrates 2-3hrs before the test (about 400-600kcal)
    • Do not eat in the hour and a half before the test begins
    • Bring non-sugar non-salt added foods to snack on during the test: non-acidic fruit, nuts, protein shake (water, not milk), rice cakes, bread/crackers with peanut butter, mild guacamole and hummus on tortilla, etc.)*
    • Eat 50/50 carbohydrates to protein within an hour after the test ends
  • Saturday: 
    • No working out outisde the test, stretching only
    • Bring 1:3 ratio of Gatorade/Powerade etc. to water (ex. 1 bottle of Gatorade and 3 bottles of water)
    • Load up on carbohydrates 2-3hrs before the test (about 400-600kcal)
    • Do not eat in the hour and a half before the test begins
    • Bring non-sugar non-salt added foods to snack on during the test: non-acidic fruit, nuts, protein shake (water, not milk), rice cakes, bread/crackers with peanut butter, mild guacamole and hummus on tortilla, etc.)*
    • Eat 50/50 carbohydrates to protein within an hour after the test ends
  • Sunday: 
    • No working out outisde the test, stretching only
    • Bring 1:3 ratio of Gatorade/Powerade etc. to water (ex. 1 bottle of Gatorade and 3 bottles of water)
    • Load up on carbohydrates 2-3hrs before the test (about 400-600kcal)
    • Do not eat in the hour and a half before the test begins
    • Bring non-sugar non-salt added foods to snack on during the test: non-acidic fruit, nuts, protein shake (water, not milk), rice cakes, bread/crackers with peanut butter, mild guacamole and hummus on tortilla, etc.)*
    • Eat 50/50 carbohydrates to protein within an hour after the test ends

* Please consume nut products outside and wash hands after to avoid triggering someone's food allergy, thank you

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