TESTING FOR RANK

        Testing is the most serious event that takes place at F.M.A.C. at any level.  A great deal of hard work and patience goes into each and every student to prepare them for a rank promotion.  Many factors need to be considered such as, learning the required material for that level as well as having a working knowledge of that material.  Others include class attendance, amount of effort, type of attitude, any physical limitations, and the development of self-discipline.

        Rank is also a level of skill and proficiency.  Certain physical and mental qualities in a student develop in between rank testing such as, speed, agility, reflexes, endurance, flexibility, power, awareness, self control, etc.  The amount of time between ranks varies from student to student due to the above factors.