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Originally Posted by Nix
With an exception to last grading, I think 60% is about how many passes in our organization when it comes to the higher grades (brown/black belt). In addition to the many who are denied attending grading. In my opinion, this is not because the students are poorly trained, but because it's hard to pass, as it should be. It keeps the standard high.
Individuals might be weaker, but overall the group will become stronger when you set the standards high. When it comes to higher junior grades (I'm thinking around green belt and up) the instructor should expect more from his students. Those who are not good enough, simply should not grade. If that takes the motivation out of them, and if that make some of them quit, then so be it. Ideally the instructor should try to motivate the students differently, and tell them that gradings are a secondary product to their progress. It's hard to turn a child down over and over, but it is for the best.
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Nix, as I could not agree with this more I have a question for you which you ca refrain from answering if it's too personal; you are part of a large and successfull dojo if I have understood your posts correctly how many do you find yourselves holding back and what is the drop out rate?