# I was just tested for my next rank!! (Tae Kwon Do)

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [September 30, 2004, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-tested-for-my-next-rank-tae-kwon-do/266770 "2004-09-30T01:03:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Earthworm\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f07891/32.png) [@Earthworm\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthworm_Jim)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-just-tested-for-my-next-rank-tae-kwon-do/266770/1 "2004-09-30T01:03:33Z")

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It was unexpected. Normally you’re told a week or two in advance. But due to my work schedule & my family obligations, I can’t really say on any given day that I’ll definitely be there. Apparently since there were a couple other testings anyway and I’ve been at my current rank for a long time, the instructor felt I deserved the opportunity.

One of the other black belts who’s been there for 10 - 15 years (maybe longer) said he’s only seen 2 other people just pulled out of the line and tested without warning.

Eh, mundane and pointless. But heck, I gotta tell some one!! Woo hoo!!