yes, i know the time can vary greatly. but for someone who doesn't miss many sessions, works relatively hard, but is self-conscious?
and speaking of that, does keying up really help? (cause i'm too embarrassed to even try. haha)
2006-10-08 11:41:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It depends on the organization. In mine, it's typically 3-5 years. In some other schools, I've known people to reach 2nd degree in that time. You should be less concerned with rank & more with learning & self improvement.
Kihop (not heying up :) ) is frequently defined as "spirit shout". Ki is your internal energy & hop means unify, so Kihop is a shout to unify or focus your energy.
Don't be embarrassed. I tell my new students 2 things about this:
1) Everyone they will ever meet in TKD started out as a biginner & felt just as self consious.
2) We are all friends. (In our association, this is part of our membership oath, which we recite at the beginning of every class). No one will make fun of you.
Good luck & enjoy!
2006-10-09 08:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 15⤊ 0⤋
I can't even believe some of these answers. LOL! Not that they aren't true...they are, but that's what is so unbelievable!
1 1/2 years for a black belt? All that does is give you a total false sense of security on the street. You would get absolutely smoked by a white belt in brazilian jiu jitsu.
In brazilian jiu jitsu it takes an average of 10 years to get a black belt.
If you think "ten years?!" and then groan...then you are in martial arts for the wrong reasons. It's not the destination that counts, it's the journey.
TKD is a total joke and reasons like these makes me wish it would just go away and die.
You might as well save 1 1/2 years worth of payments at your McDojo and buy a black belt for $12.99. What a total joke.
2006-10-09 14:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Edward 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am gonna try to answer this 2 or 3 different ways for you.
I rank in several different styles. The true meaning of a first Dan black belt is " I am a master of my basics" and I am now ready to start leaning.
OK with that out of the way, here are several realistic versions of how long to 1st Dan Black.
1. Easiest. You can buy one on the net. Time, as long as it takes to get the mail.
2. American TKD. about 1 1/2 to 2 years at 2 classes 2hours per class per week. Work at home a couple days a week on the side.
3. Moo Duk Kwon (Korean) TDK
a. About 2 1/2 to 3 years at 2 classes per week approx 2 hours per class. Still work at home a couple days a week.
b. In Korea, while in the service, You can earn one in one year going 5 to 6 days a week. If you are on the Army TKD team you will work out 5 to 6 days a week, 8 hours a day.
This ladies and gentlemen is a true story.
Hope this helps
2006-10-08 20:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by chardonn55 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it only take 1 to 2 years to get a black belt then you are fooling yourself. You are going to a belt factory. It should take you in the 5 year range. Too many schools out there give out black belts way too fast, which means too many people that don't know Jack are walking around thinking they can defend thenselfs when they don't have a clue. Do you research and go to a real school not a belt factory, unless you just want a black belt without the knowledge.
2006-10-09 07:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It took me a year and a half to receive my First Degree Black Belt. The average student takes up to two and a half years!The time really depends on how dedicated you are to it. You may even have to take into account that you may even fail a couple of testings. It is all about the learning and growing experience.
Once you have reached that level it is well worth the time, effort, and pain. Having my instructor tie my black belt on to me was one of the happiest moments in my life. I know you will feel the same way.
So be patient and remember black belt is not the end but rather a new beginning.
2006-10-08 19:43:43 · answer #5 · answered by atagurl101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on each person. It took me over 1 1/2 years to get to a black belt. But getting to black belt is where you really start to learn TKD. White belt on up you are just learning the basis of TKD. As you put it keying up yes it does help, it allows your yang and yin to become one into your art and it release the power of your kicks and punches.
Study the old ways of TKD and you learn the best way.
Instructor 6th dan
Accent style
2006-10-08 22:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took me 4 years to earn my black belt. And as of keying it helps in many ways.
2006-10-09 17:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by tiger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends greatly on what facility you are in and how good you are. My friend trains at the local rec center, and he really sucks, but it only took him a year to reach his black belt. They just give it to you, and to me that is meaningless. A good facility will make you earn it. It took me about 5 years to get it, and by that time I was already doing crazy kicks.
2006-10-09 00:44:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time little grasshopper.
Usually years to get to black belt level.
Practice and learn, level is of no importance.
There will always be someone better than you.
2006-10-08 18:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Scooby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in the Netherlands taking lessons from a 6th dan internationally recognised instructor, it takes average students who try their best about 5 years. Students who work really hard about 4 years. Students who work really hard and are talented (or have extensive previous martial arts experience) about 3 to 3.5 years. It takes a minimum of of three years because the WTF Taekwondo association in the Netherlands requires a minimum of three years membership before being able to participate in a dan examination.
2006-10-09 04:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋