Editing Warrior Core and Lord Gladiators Association (section)

==Testing or Authorization==
Combatants must face an initial examination, variously called '''The Testing''' or '''Authorization'',to show they are familiar with Association rules, understand the equipment and armor, and are at least passably familiar with combat arms.  Once Tested they are eligible to fight in active bouts.  

A Tyro, or novice, usuallywears a white harness while training, a custom many warriors carry on after gaining rank while only wearing their combat harness in actual bouts. Schools may have their own training wear.

Once a fighter participates in a legal bout he receives his medallion. One must present one's medallion to the referee as they enter a bout space regardless of the venue or level.  The referee holds the medallion till the bout results are recorded, at which time they are returned to the fighter.

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Active and retired participants often wear their medallion the rest of their lives or display them in places of honor.  Many then wear versions or representations of it on their apparel; similar to people wearing military awards or flag pins on suit jackets as lapel pins.