Examination

True intension of the Examination in the present education system is providing a platform for the students to reveal the ability of their understanding skills and to show them how much they have improved themselves from previous level. This methodology has been used to scale them up and monitor their consistent improvements.

In similar fashion, Safety Nunchakku Examination methodology is providing platform to the practitioners of Safety Nunchakku-kas how much they are learning from the Systematic training in the defined period and how much they levitate themselves from one level to another level. Their progress and performance has been monitored and awarded by "Belt Examination Method" of Safety Nunchakku.

Each and Every Belt examination imposes 10 –different types of Exams to the Practitioners. Safety Nunchakku-kas should participate and perform well enough to prove their understanding skills to get promotion to "NEXT BELT". Safety Nunchakku introduces 6 colour belts to the Practitioners before they reach "BLACK BELT".

Black Belt is a remarkable milestone for each practitioner. This Black belt exam includes the above mentioned 10 different types of exams as well as Written Exam also. Safety Nunchakku-kas should show their ability and demonstrate knowledge to gain minimum average marks to achieve the Black Belt.

METHOD OF ASSESSING STANDARD – COLOUR BELTS

Article 1: SAFETY NUNCHAKU SCORING METHOD

In order to assess the standard of the practitioner of safety nunchaku, the below mentioned exams have been implemented by the Safety nunchaku Grand Master, Technical Director of WSNO, Soshihan S Kothandan.

As explained in the Colour Belt Syllabus, after completing the training, the instructors have to conduct exams as per the schedule given below ( Appendix 7) and the marks has to be informed to the Safety Nunchaku Head office to get certificate & belts. The Belts & Certificates will be issued by the Safety Nunchaku Head Office.

Each belt needs 2 hours of training per day to attend next Belt Examination To get 6 belts, all the below mentioned 10 types of marks has to be obtained for each belt.

10 marks - Basics – To perform each move separately
10 marks - Combinations – with other techniques
10 marks - Kata as per the belt syllabus
10 marks - Kumite – About Safety nunchaku
10 marks - Target (1) – Hitting on the thrown object ( Having single chaku in one hand and hitting on the thrown target )
10 marks - Target (2) – Hitting on the thrown object ( Having both chaku in one hand and hitting the thrown target)
10 marks - Target (3) – Hitting on the hanging object ( Having single chaku in one hand and hitting on the target on the stand while walking)
10 marks - Own style technique – creativity
10 marks - Viva voice (Theory)
10 marks - if participated in District, State, National or international tournaments, its attendance & conduct will be given this marks.

Article 2: BASICS – PRIMARY TENCHNIQUES

Will be asked to perform separately or combine, the basic techniques of safety nunchaku like – Grip, block, Catch, Swing, Punch, Strike, Chop, Spin, Direction, Eye sight, Stance, Roll, Circle, Flip.

Article 3: COMBINATION – WITH OTHER TECHNIQUES

Should perform the above metioned (Article 2) techniques in the demanded combination. Marks will be given based on, Good timing, Rhythm, speed, Balance, Focus of power and direction (clock wise). The safety nunchaku should be in control of the contestant. Marks will be deducted if it slips down.

Article 4: KATA – AS PER THE BELT SYLLABUS

To perform the WSNO approved Origin Katas, Fundamental Katas, Superior Katas that are framed by Safety nunchaku Grand Master, Technical Director of WSNO, Soshihan S Kothandan. Kata should be as per the Belt syllabus and the Kata rules are to be followed.

Article 5 : SAFETY NUNCHAKU -- OWN STYLE / CREATIVITY

Own style match is conducted for both men & women separately
Match will be conducted based on belt / height of the contestant
For each contestant, one minute is allotted to exhibit their talent in free style safety nunchaku ( the time allotted is subject to change)
Once the contestant comes to the centre point of the match area, the referee blows the whistle & begins the own style.
After crossing one minute, the referee stops the performance by blowing whistle from score table. Techniques done after the referee blowing the whistle from the score table (allotted time, 1 minute) is not considered for marks.
After the performance, the contestant should stand in the starting point for marks. Should bow the referee & leave the place after hearing the marks.
Should not repeat same techniques. Techniques must be of new combination
Should know & understand the techniques. The moves of the safety nunchaku should not be as they like.
Karate techniques and kicks are prohibited.
While doing own style safety nunchaku, contestant can start with either hand and end in either.
One mark will be deducted if the safety nunchaku slips down or catch is missed.
If the safety nunchaku touch the floor while doing, marks will not be reduced.
Half marks will be deducted each time when the contestant cross / comes out of the match area.

Article 6: KUMITE

Has to follow the Kumite rules that are framed by Safety nunchaku Grand Master, Technical Director of WSNO, Soshihan S Kothandan.

Article 7: TARGET PRACTICE (1)(Holding single chaku in one hand and hitting on the thrown target)

Hitting the thrown Ball / CD/ One rupee coin / vegetable / fruit.

Should begin when the examiner say START and should follow the below mentioned methods to perform the target exam. Not necessary to change the hands for safety nunchaku. The hands to be used will be instructed by the examiner and the contestant has to hit the thrown target by performing the combination technique. Should not stop swinging the safety nunchaku.

Using Right hand, Forward Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Right hand, Reverse Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Left hand, Forward Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Left hand, Reverse Grip and hit target in 5 chances.

Half marks will be given each time when the contestant hits the thrown object. 10 marks will be given on hitting 20 times without fail.
Each time while hitting the target the contestant should perform different combination technique.
That is, can perform 2 or 3 technique in single hand while hitting.

Article 8: TARGET PRACTICE (2) (Having both chaku in one hand and hitting the thrown target)

Hitting the thrown Ball / CD/ One rupee coin / vegetable / fruit.

Should begin when the examiner say START and should follow the below mentioned methods to perform the target exam.

To hold both the chakus in both (right / left) hand and throw one hand on top. While it comes down, should hold in other hand and hit the thrown object. Should hit the object through forward grip or reverse grip within the 10 given chances.
To hold both the chakus in both (right / left) hand and throw one hand on sideways and should hold in other hand and hit the thrown object. Should hit the object through forward grip or reverse grip within the 10 given chances.
To hold both the chakus in both (right / left) hand and throw one hand on upside down and should hold in other hand and hit the thrown object. Should hit the object through forward grip or reverse grip within the 10 given chances.

Half marks will be given each time when the contestant hits the thrown object. 10 marks will be given on hitting 20 times without fail.

Article 9: TARGET PRACTICE (3) ( Having single chaku in one hand and hitting on the target on the stand while walking )

To hit the Target that is connected to the rope with target stand in different heights

Using Right hand, Forward Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Right hand, Reverse Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Left hand, Forward Grip and hit target in 5 chances.
Using Left hand, Reverse Grip and hit target in 5 chances.

Each time while hitting the target the contestant should perform different combination technique. That is, can hit the target by doing 2 techniques with one hand or can do the changeover technique and hit the target with the hand that was said by the examiner.
Cannot take time more than one second to hit the target after performing combination technique. No marks will be given.
Each target has to be hit only once. Marks will not be given if repeated on missing,
Half marks will be given each time when the contestant hits the object. 10 marks will be given on hitting 20 times without fail.

Article 10: PENALTIES

TARGET PRACTICE (1)

Points will be deducted if the contestant loses the control or if exceeds the speed limit.
No marks will be given if the target is hit just by doing only one technique or if halts for more than a second.
Marks will be deducted if the safety nunchaku slips down or thrown away or if miss the target. 2 marks will be reduced if safety nunchaku slips down twice and 3 marks for thrice. If slips down for the fourth time, the contestant will be disqualified all his marks will be nullified.

TARGET PRACTICE (2)

Points will be deducted if the contestant loses the control or if exceeds the speed limit.
Marks will be deducted if the safety nunchaku slips down or thrown away or if miss the target. 2 marks will be reduced if safety nunchaku slips down twice and 3 marks for thrice. If slips down for the fourth time, the contestant will be disqualified all his marks will be nullified.

TARGET PRACTICE (3)

Points will be deducted if the contestant loses the control or if exceeds the speed limit.
If the safety nunchaku hits the rope or the stand, minus (-1) marks will be given.
Each time while hitting the target the contestant should perform different combination technique.
Marks will be deducted if the safety nunchaku slips down or thrown away or if miss the target. 2 marks will be reduced if safety nunchaku slips down twice and 3 marks for thrice. If slips down for the fourth time, the contestant will be disqualified all his marks will be nullified.

Score Counting Method: The penalty marks will be deducted from the scored marks and the difference will be counted.

Example: 16 out of 20 targets are hit properly : 16 x .5 = +8 (score marks)
Once touched the rod : (-)1 x 1 = (-)1
Touched the rope twice : (-)1 x 2 = (-)2
First time slips down : (-)1 x 1 = (-)1
Penalty marks : 4 x (-)1 = (-)4
Contestant score : 8 – 4 = (+)4

Article 11: SAFETY NUNCHAKU VIVA VOISE (THEORY)

The Examiner will ask 10 questions from the belt syllabus. One mark will be given for each correct answer.

Article 12: MARKS FROM INSTRUCTORS.

Marks given according to the participation in District / state / national / international tournaments.
Marks for being Judge or Referee in recognised tournament.
Attendance, conduct and contribution towards the art of safety nunchaku will earn marks. (Safety Nunchaku colour belt exam form is given in Appendix 7)

CRITERIA TO DECISIVE THE STANDARD OF "BLACK BELT" EXAM

SAFETY NUNCHAKU SCORING METHOD

The black belt exams will be conducted by the committee which is headed by Technical Director, WSNO, Soshihan S Kothandan. The same list of assessment as in Appendix 6 will be followed

1st EXAM – PRACTICALS – 100 MARKS
2nd EXAM – WRITTEN EXAM – 100 MARKS

The total marks obtained by the contestant in the above two exams will be divided by two and the net number will be taken as the marks scored. Based on this mark, the Belt & certificate will be awarded by Grand Master Soshihan S Kothandan.

Minimum of 1 year span is required to move on from one DAN to the other. Will be allowed for next.
Black belt exam only upon the recommendation of the Instructor.

1st EXAM – PRACTICALS – 100 MARKS

10 marks - Basics – To perform each move separately
10 marks - Combinations – with other techniques
10 marks - Kata as per the belt syllabus
10 marks - Kumite – Safety nunchaku bout
10 marks - Target (1) – Hitting on the thrown object
10 marks - Target (2) – Hitting on the thrown object
10 marks - Target (3) – Hitting on the hanging object
10 marks - Own style technique – creativity
10 marks - Participation in District, State, National & international tournaments, being Judge & Coach in tournaments will be given this marks.
10 marks - Participation in District, State, National & international tournaments

2nd EXAM – WRITTEN EXAM – 100 MARKS (Answering 5 question in the same paper)

Fill in the Blanks - (20) 20 marks
Answer in one word - (20) 20 marks
True or False - (20) 20 marks
Match the following - (20) 20 marks
Choose the correct answer - (20) 20 marks