Filming

1.    Choose a space that is large and quiet enough for the grader to see the entire body (including feet) and can hear the commands clearly on the video.

2.    Students must be in full uniform (cleaned and pressed) and wear their belt.

3.    Be sure you have adequate space for each section of the exam.

4. Student should not stop-and-go during filming because katas are timed. 

5.    Sparring and Ju jitsu must be filmed during regular class time with the permission of your instructor. For the Ju Jitsu section, students must be in full uniform and wear their belts. 

Submitting your test

1)    Please send all video tests only to Coach V at coach.v@kaizenkaratemd.com. 

2) All videos must be sent as a YouTube link. No other formats will be accepted & no large file attachments.

Tips and Information

1)    The video test should start and end in a good Choon-Bi stance.

2)    The video test should be a clean cut video with *no* editing.

3)    Sparring and Ju Jitsu must be done during regular class time under the supervision of your black belt instructor.

4)    Belt tying is for 30 seconds only. Be sure to do a full 360 degree turn at the end to show that your belt was tied correctly. Click here to see how to tie your belt.

5)    If you need any assistance, please email our office directly.