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Old 06-11-2008, 04:13 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Hwa Rang Do blackbelt tests are closed door testing with only the blackbelts able to attend.

I think some TKD schools have similar rituals but a lot more open with their high level testing. In fact, few years ago, a TKD grandmaster in our area was testing for his 7th or 8th blackbelt and invited his teacher from Korea to US and the testing was done in a huge public sports arena. A lot of people attended it and was even on the local news paper. I kind of wish I was there, out of curiosity to see what a 7th or 8th level blackbelt testing is like.
I think the "closed door" testing is to secure the proper environment and not allow lower ranks to get the wrong impression
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