Do you need an uke at your level? At my dojo the uke is generally of a higher level, to make sure that they do not contribute mistakes to the exhibition.
From the same level to up to two level higher. Presumably this changes for the black belt tests.
Last time I saw this happening, the newer people spent a fair amount of time rehearsing, so the ukemi was unlikely to be messed up. I think that's why they are looking for students of similar level.
Interesting... For us, there's no rehearsal per se, though people can certainly practice the principles. Sensei/tester chooses things that the candidate should display, at that moment; the uke's role would be to exhibit his part smoothly enough that the nage can demonstrate his mastery of the technique without worrying about the prowess of the partner. If you're out here at some point, I'd love for you to drop by our dojo; I get the feeling that we've got a different approach from yours.
It would be fun to visit your dojo, but I suspect I'm significantly behind you in this art. I put it down from about 1992 until 2008, then had an almost year hiatus due to the shoulder surgery.
There is a list of techniques that can appear on the test at any level - you are responsible for those at your level or below, though I'm not sure how or when the student finds out what the techniques will be. The first test - the one I'm taking - is the only one where the entire test is known beforehand.
Uke's role in the test sounds right, but I believe the student is expected to demonstrate some ukemi as part of the test. This is another reason to pair people at more or less the same level, so you are not overwhelmed by the techniques being applied.
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Last time I saw this happening, the newer people spent a fair amount of time rehearsing, so the ukemi was unlikely to be messed up. I think that's why they are looking for students of similar level.
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There is a list of techniques that can appear on the test at any level - you are responsible for those at your level or below, though I'm not sure how or when the student finds out what the techniques will be. The first test - the one I'm taking - is the only one where the entire test is known beforehand.
Uke's role in the test sounds right, but I believe the student is expected to demonstrate some ukemi as part of the test. This is another reason to pair people at more or less the same level, so you are not overwhelmed by the techniques being applied.
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