how long to achieve a black belt in teakwondo. 45 mins a week. very structured lessons?

Question

have white,orange,yellow,yellow/green stripe,green,green/blue stripe and now on blue belt

Answer 1

My instructor said it takes around 2/3 years to get to first degree and it could take around 42 years to get to ninth degree, this is because the black belt gradings are further apart than the colour belt gradings. Training never really ends even when you reach ninth degree because you have to take the art further and further and get better and better. Remember you can never be too good!

Answer 2

Depends on the school. My instructor is pretty rigid about producing good black belts. Some schools require memorizing 8 forms, maybe 9. We need to know 21 to test for black belt. Once a week will take you a very long time at a quality school. I have studied for about three years, 4 to 8 hours a week. I have about another year to go to test. Another student I ran into from a McDojang had been practicing for 9 months and was an equal belt rank. He was thoroughly pummeled on the mat that day by someone who obviously knew how to apply what he was taught. So don't worry about the black belt. Worry about wasting your time and money at a belt factory. As for the age issue, look at the school. If you see a bunch of 7 year old third Dans running around, he probably won't care about your age. Don't be afraid to ask the instructor. Some schools will make you a junior black belt until a certain age, and then have you re-test under more scrutiny after you reach their required age. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

It all depends on you. You can do it anywhere from 1 year to 100, all depending on how fast you learn and what style you choose. Sadly, with some instructors, it's how fast you can pay them.

Black belts can still get there butt kicked though. I've seen blackbelts who couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag. Everyone in martial arts has. Joe Blow can always get a lucky punch in. Martial arts just greatly increase your chances.

Don't worry about belt color, worry about how well you can apply techniques in real situations. Some yellow belts can easily beat blackbelts in other styles and even their own style sometimes.

Make sure you have an instructor who cares about your progress on applying techniques effectively and not just about how much money he can make off you.

I remember when I was a white belt, I couldn't wait to get my black belt. When I received my red belt, I was thrilled I was almost there. When I finally got my black belt, I said "already? Am I good enough for this?" After a few years I couldn't wait until I was a master. Well, as of 5 years ago, I finally became one and the same questions crossed my mind..."already.'

Enjoy your journey to blackbelt and just concentrate on learning all your techniques to the best of your ability and constantly improving. It will come fast enough.

Answer 4

Although my experience is in Karate I do not see how you can ever make Black Belt on one 45 minute lesson per week. Do not take this the wrong way but are you trying to learn an art or just trying to get a coloured belt.
My son who is now training for his Nidan has seen contemporaries come and go because they did not see beyond the colour of the belt. He has been training for 9 years with a minimum of three 1.5- 2 hour sessions per week plus up to 6 courses a year with our Sensei (Kawasoe Sensei). In the year up to Shodan it was 4 and 5 times a week.
ps He was Shodan in 4 years (at minimum age) and the only thing that has held him back from Nidan is minimum age criteria.

Answer 5

If a black belt is your only focus, find a McDojo and pay the extra money for extra fast advancement. If you are serious about learning and training in an actual school, don't worry about how long it takes. Concentrate on giving 100% effort every class. The time will pass quick enough.

Answer 6

The martial art of Taekwon-Do was initially developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation [ITF] in 1966. Taekwon-Do has continued to develop and it is now one of the most popular martial arts, with some eight million students worldwide and perhaps best known for its spectacular kicking and power demonstrations. In this highly practical and informative book, Master Hogan draws on his vast experience to give unique insights into the performance and application of the first nine patterns (tul) that Taekwon-Do students must master to obtain the rank of 1st degree black belt its up to you just work hard and you get it

Answer 7

Why are you so worried about getting your black belt? I would be more concerned with the quality of your learning and you ability as a student. The belts will come! On your Mcdojang route you are currently on.... it should only take you another half year.

Answer 8

it all depends on how fast you are going to learn the moves and how far apart the gradings are. i do hapkido, which it taekwandos counter part and its about a grading every 3 months with 1 hour lessons and i've been going for about a year and a bit and i have 160+ moves 2 remember for 3rd march for my black belt....

Answer 9

So you're in ITF? Well from white to black it depends on how fast the person excells but the average is 4 years.

Answer 10

It takes as long as it takes.

What matters is what you learn along the way.
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