How long would it take for a black belt in Taekwondo?

Question

I am a White Belt now. If I work 20 hours a month. At 1 hour per day x 5 days. Could I get it in 2 years?

Answer 1

It all depends. And besides, a lot of the time the belt system could have no meaning. I know a lot of red belts and green belts and brown belts who are better than some of the black belts I know. But anyways, to answer your question. It varies widely from person to person. In my dojo, there was one girl who got her black belt in about 3 years, and there are some who work at it for 5 or 6 years and never earn it. However, with your schedule, and a lot of practice, I'd say that it is quite possible to earn your black belt in maybe 3 or 4 years. Sorry, but 2 years is just too short of a time to get your black belt. Even if you do earn it, you might not be at a good skill level. Another factor that may influence the time it takes to get your black belt is the way your dojo does things. It could be hard or easy to get your black belt depending on your master and belt system. This probably isn't a good question to ask here; you would be better off talking to your master about this, but I hope I could help at least a bit.

Answer 2

No, even if you worked hard like that for that many hours it would take 3 or 4 years, but of course you'd probably miss a few classes because of sicknesses or vacations etc. You see, I'm in tae-kwon-do also and it usually takes 5 to 6 years. I've been in the program for 2 years exactly and i'm smack dab in the middle. (purple belt for my dojang) so yeah. But don't worry about getting to black belt so fast. I've learned that the journey to becoming a black belt is so priceless, you have to ENJOY the journey to become a blackbelt. If you just get a blackbelt POOF! you won't be a black belt, even though you have one. You have to work HARD for it. That means blood, sweat, tears, and time. I've been doing that and it's paying off great, so don't worry about getting a black belt, the only thing about the black belt is showing that you accomplished a great journey w/ hard work and determination and that you're ready for more. (Trust me, when you get your black belt that's not the end, the end is INFINATE, there is no end until you quit, so don't quit!) I hope i answered your question! Sorry for the long answer but i'm just trying to help a fellow martial artist.

Answer 3

I train everyday for more than 5 hours, I started when I was 2 with simple basics. When I was 6 or 7, I got my first black belt. I have a very traditional teacher here in Japan. But it might be different since I take Ninjutsu and swords.

Answer 4

most schools are 2-3 years... but if you have a very traditional teacher than it will take longer... but dont worry if you get your black belt or not.. these days a black belt means nothing! just learn what you gotta learn and belts dose not matter... like you can learn and do everything the teacher telles you to do but their coud be a nother person more dedicated then you and agresseve and they can be way more better! like i would rather be a white belt and get taught right all my life then to be a black belt and not be taught right all the years i have traiend.... and having a black belt dosent change anything.. you will still learn and always learn and it dosent change who you are...

Answer 5

2-3 years Max. Any less and their handing out belts like candy, any more and their just keeping you around, stealing your money.

Sadly, Taekwondo in America has gone down hill, schools now either keep in classes as long as they can to take your money or just hand out belts to get more people in.

Taekwondo in America is all about Money, profit, and cash flow.

If you want to truly learn the art of Taekwondo then consider training in Korea for 2 or 3 years or getting some personalized one on one training from a master or grandmaster.

Answer 6

It depends on the style on Taekwondo, and more on how often you test than the number of classes. I'm in Songahm Taekwondo, which has one test every eight weeks. I went to most tests and passed every one I went to, and got my black belt in about two years. Also note that some schools have a minimum number of classes that you must take in a cycle before testing. (Mine has 12-20, depending on your rank)

Answer 7

Great fighters have experience, certain things come with TIME and practice - the goal is not to get to black belt (which means nothing) your goal should be to exact the moves, increase your speed, strengthen your body and sharpen your mind and to be able to anticipate your opponents next move. If you are in it for the belts just go on-line and buy some - that's about all you will get out of it.....

Answer 8

Old proverb I've heard, but can't attribute:

A student approaches the master.
"Master, if I train 4 hours a day, 6 days a week, how long until I become a black-belt?".
The Master replies,"Three years."
The student counters, "What if I train 8 hours a day 7 days a week?"
The Master sighs, and replies,"Twice as long".

Answer 9

It depends on the association. 2 years is faster than you can get it at reputable schools. 3-5 is more common, & remember, 1st degree black belt is a beginner.

Answer 10

A week sounds about right. Unfortunately,with some schools these days, that's how it seems. Yupchugee dude, I think, is right. 3 years minimum in a non-McDojo type school. Usually more like 4 or 5 for average type gotta work and go to school kinds of people. It took me seven.