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For those that attend/run a school with belt tests, how much of what is taught in class falls into each of these three categories:
- Directly on the test, either through rote memorization (i.e. forms, memorized 1-steps) or through similar methods (i.e. sparring).
- Supports testing items, such as kicking drills to prepare for sparring.
- Is not on the test, for example if you learn grappling skills as self-defense, but those skills are not tested. These things improve your martial arts skills, but don't necessarily support the test.