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Now is the time you have been preparing for, the belt test. Here are some tips on how to make the test easier and perhaps, successful. 

Remember the criticism

Since your last test, your instructor has told you about major things you have been doing wrong. In the days preceeding this test, your instructor has pointed out minor problems that you need to correct. During the test, remember these criticisms and ensure you do not make the same mistakes. 

Exude confidence

Be confident, determined, and aggressive, but relax and remain humble. When a kiai is required, make it loud, strong, and clear. You may be nervous and afraid, but do not show it. Strong kiais, confidence, and determination will impress everyone at testing. Acting confident and relaxed, almost to the point of arrogance, may make up for minor errors.

Ignore mistakes

If you make a mistake, ignore it and act as if nothing happened. After watching so many students perform the same techniques, examiners tend to get bored. They see what they expect to see. If you do not point out a mistake, they will probably not see it. Even if they notice it, if you act as if it never happened, they may doubt themselves and give you the benefit of the doubt. So, do not make any expression that draws attention to a mistake, such as a sigh, eye roll, flinch, or head drop. After a mistake, intensify everything you do. Even if the examiner noticed the mistake, make him or her forget it by giving a performance worthy of spectator applause.

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