I've been training in taekwondo for about 3 months now and I'm already a yellow belt. But still how long do I have to keep training in order to reach black?
2007-11-21 03:03:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It will take as long as it takes!
Everyone's journey is different, and everyone will face different challenges and advantages on the way. On average in TaeKwon-Do it will take between 3.5 to 6 years, but this is a widely adjustable estimate.
I have known indiviudals take over 35 years from beginning training to earning their 1st degree black belt - and I have known many, many, many more who never make it to that rank.
As others have said however, the destination is not the most important focus, it is the journey toward the destination that is the true goal. Train earnestly, communicate honestly, practice dilligently, and take each step one at a time. The 1st Dan will come when it is time for it, and when it is time for it, you will already be looking well beyond it and it will hopefully no longer be the focus that it appears to be for you at the moment.
Good luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
2007-11-21 06:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belts? I wish I could instill the thought to martial artist's that it's not about the belt. I understand why younger kids would strive for belt ranks every 3 months or steps to the new belt every 30 days or so. It's a good way to stay in business for a dojo.
If it's Tae Kwon Do and you are tested every 3 months, then you can figure out how long it'll take. But it's about experience, training and dedication. I knew a ton of Tae Kwon Do black belts that don't even come close to a purple belt in other arts as far as knowledge. They'd come into our dojo and discover there was a lot more and would start from scratch basically.
I got a green belt in TKD when I was a kid in a year. After studying other arts after that I realize I didn't learn anything worthy of a green belt.
Different styles have different belt levels. But, it's up to you to make it what it should be.
If I had it my way, I'd make it a three month training process plus another 3 months at each level. And an additional 3 months of teaching before getting a black belt in any traditional style. And even this is quick.
3 months study - yellow
6 full months of study- purple
9 full months of study- blue
1 full year- green
1 year 3 months of study - brown
1 year 3 months + 3 months teaching as a brown to get- black
Total: 69 months of study which is 5 years and 9 months before a black belt test.
Of course this will never work in today's society as schools need to stay in business and most students drop out if they don't achieve their belts!
So, if you want to know how long it takes, in most cases probably two years and you'll be a black belt. A white black belt as I like to call it.
2007-11-21 05:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by squintkid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In general I would say an Absolute Minumum of 2 years, with a max of around 5.
Keep in mind that Black belt isn't nessisaraly the top rank... In Kung fu it is the Lowest "Practitioner" rank... your arn't even considered a true student untill you have put in atleast 2 years and gotten your first black. And I think that is also the least amount of time you can get a black belt in. Well except from a McDojo or somthing like that.
In other arts where the black belt is more of a signifigant milestone like yours it can take 5 years... or more as I understand.
2007-11-21 03:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by JULIA P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At good schools 3 to 4 years is about right. There are also schools that people (especially on the internet) call a McDojo. Which is schools were you get black belt in 2 years because they focus on trying to have lots of students and making money rather than making great black belts.
2007-11-21 05:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Robert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question has no answer, no matter what anyone says. The min would have to be at least 10+ years in everyday training. People now a day think that in 2 years you can have one from train 2 times a week. Remember that the belt means nothing. It’s the skill that you must learn. So to worry about what belt you are you will miss most of the lesions that are being taught. Also if your teacher lets someone get to that level then they them selves are not a true student of the art.
2007-11-21 04:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
another silly question. black belt just means you have reached a minimum standard,some schools min4-5 years for good quality dan grades. to attain this level requires a min skill level but also emotional and psychological maturity which precludes junior blackbelts.
2007-11-21 05:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Under me, 8 years... or less if you are exceptional. Used to be 10.
2007-11-21 09:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sigh.....this question persists on Yahoo answers.
When you train you should train to improve yourself, not to obtain a title and a colored piece of fabric.
In our school we do not want people to talk about rank. It is abstract, it only exists in the training facility, and it only exists to organize a school.
It is so different from system to system and style top style that it lacks any true meaning.
2007-11-21 04:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It takes years of training and hard work.
2007-11-21 06:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In what..??
2007-11-21 03:31:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋