52. Pressure, Exposure, & the Black Belt Test

52. Pressure, Exposure, & the Black Belt Test

May 20, 2026 · 50 min · Season 3 · Episode 11

About this episode

Ryan and Amber discuss the philosophy and process of black belt testing in martial arts and its implications for self-defense.

On this episode Ryan and Amber explore the philosophy and process behind black belt testing in martial arts and where Fit to Fight® deviates. Join us as we look at stress management, decision making, individual progress, and continuous growth in self defense. "You're gonna die [metaphorically] several times in that test." "Using 'Pass' and 'Fail' is weird in self-defense." "It takes a unanimous vote of 'not ready' to decide that."

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