chinto
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the averidge seems to be about 7 years or a bit longer.. there are 22 kata and usually a few from goju you get taught as well.. and weapons kata.. at least 4 or more.. and you have to have all of them in full polish too.. so some take 8 years some take 5.8 or so.. but most take from almost 7 years to 7 years really. a lot to learn and make your own in the system.. i like it as its a great system.. I am a Shobayashi Shorin Ryu student