Yamasaki Academy Thai Boxing - Dominique Testing for Yellow Belt vs. Scott "Amistad" Drummond

[unminutosinamigos]

good instructor

[xolloy01]

i was wondering what is the criteria whether she passes or not?

is it purely subjective? I.E. you decide whether she deserves next level belt?

or must she pass certain things?

[GrapplingWomen]

@xolloy01 The test is 2 weeks long, where the instructor(s) observe the student's techniques, work rate, ability to answer questions based on such techniques & attendance. Right before this video, they must go through a 90 minute class that's mostly cardio based & almost non-stop other than quick water breaks. The final component of the test is what you see in this video for 2 minutes. They hit the pads & defend attacks. They only fail if they get knocked out. Knock downs, they can get up.

[xolloy01]

@GrapplingWomen oooh that's one tough test.

thanks for the detailed answer.

[kglove01]

The best way to block a kick is to not get kicked! Step back baby when he throws that kick!