How much time on average...

[KempoFlow]

Does it take for the average person to complete each belt rank in your art?

For mine, you have to be at your rank for a miminum of 6 months before you will even be looked at for an invite to test. Sometimes it takes longer of course, we are encouraged to work at our own pace.

 

[Kacey]

That is going to vary widely depending on the art. We generally go 4 months or so between testings, and not everyone tests every time.

 

[terryl965]

Anywhere between four months and forever, it really depends on the person and there gasp of the material

 

[Bigshadow]

Whatever time it takes a person to learn.

 

[Carol]

Belt ranks? What are these belt ranks that you speak of?

We don't have belt ranks, so we don't have belt tests. Then again, every class feels like a test going against folks that are way way better than I am and whipping weapons at me

 

[KempoFlow]

Whatever time it takes a person to learn.

I understand that, I am just curious about averages is all.

 

[Cirdan]

I`d say an average person would need 4-6 months training for 9th kyu, 6 months each for 8th and 7th, and a year each for 6th and 5th. 12 to 18 months to get to 4th kyu. Only about 10% of those that start training make it to 3. kyu and they are not average.

 

[The Kidd]

We have a belt test every month but obviously not everyone tests. It is quicker with lower belts and the higher you go the longer it takes. From white to gold it could be a month or two where red and up 5 and 6 months. All depends on amount of training in and out of class.

 

[funnytiger]

We don't have belts in our system, but we do have a curriculum that we follow; Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Sifu Levels are how the curriculum is divided up. Everyone is different and of course works at their own pace, but generally its about 1-2 years for a beginner, 4-6 for Intermediate, 8-10 for Advanced and then the Sifu level of the curriculum is all dependent on the student. The are other factors as well. If Sifu doesn't feel like you are ready you will not test. No matter how long you've been there. We maintain the family structure for the heirarchy (we are all brothers and sisters, anyone who has been going to the school longer than you is your big brother/sister (si hing/si jei) anyone who has not been going as long as you are your younger brother/sister (si die/si moi).

- ft

 

[Grenadier]

There's really no set standard, since each belt rank can represent something completely different between different styles, and often times, even between two schools of the same style. For example, getting a blue belt in a particular Jiu Jitsu style, may be similar to someone getting a black belt in another Jiu Jitsu style. Nothing wrong with either method; it's just that it's all relative.

For us, we offer quarterly exams, but just because we hold an exam, does not necessarily mean that someone will take an exam every three months. Some people might be absent too much, others need more time to "get it."

If someone can get all of the requirements, and demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the techniques, and shows the maturity needed, then I have no qualms about giving them a private examination between testing periods. The way I see it, if someone has demonstrated that he is ready, then there's nothing to be gained by holding him back.

 

[searcher]

In my primary it takes from 3-6 mos. for ranks up to 4th kyu. 4th-1st is around 9 mos. 1st kyu to Sho-dan is 1-2 years. These are all rough estimates and vary quite a bit depending on how hard the student works outside of class. I can always tell if they are working their butt off or not.


In class they learn, away from the dojo they work it out and work toward perfection.

 

[still learning]

Hello, In our system, which is set-up by the Professor, it takes 5-6 months before testing up to brown belt. (need to be recommended by the Head Instructor and approve by the Professor before testing.)..Small fee

NO fees/Free..Our Black Belts(student BB) requires one year. 1-2 years can test for 1 degree, 2-3 years before testing 2nd degree,2-3 years before 3rd degree, after this it takes a little longer,(Professor's choice too)..........Aloha

 

[zDom]

In my primary it takes from 3-6 mos. for ranks up to 4th kyu. 4th-1st is around 9 mos. 1st kyu to Sho-dan is 1-2 years. These are all rough estimates and vary quite a bit depending on how hard the student works outside of class. I can always tell if they are working their butt off or not.


In class they learn, away from the dojo they work it out and work toward perfection.

Thats roughly about what it takes in the MSK.

 

[KempoFlow]

Thanks for taking the time to answer me, I am always curious about other arts.

 

[karatekid1975]

For my dojo (Shotokan) it's roughly every 6 months. But when someone has trained before, they will bump you up faster as you learn the curriculum.

In TKD, they tested you every 3 months till 2nd gup. Then it was 6 months to 1st gup, then 6 months to BB (8 gups here). I tested faster till 5th gup because of my previous training.

In TSD, they tested every three months till 5th gup. Then it went to 4 till cho dan bo. Then it was 6 months to BB (10 gups here).

 

[jks9199]

Does it take for the average person to complete each belt rank in your art?

For mine, you have to be at your rank for a miminum of 6 months before you will even be looked at for an invite to test. Sometimes it takes longer of course, we are encouraged to work at our own pace.

In my system, it's a minimum of 5 years to reach 1st level black belt. The average I've seen tends to be around 7 years in reality -- though some of that depends on the instructor. Under my instructor, and for my students, there's no set time between lower belt ranks, but it averages about 1 to 1 1/2 years to be promoted from white to green, and about 2 to go from green to brown.

We also have a minimum age requirement. (Some of our association's requirements for black belt are in the process of being changed; they're mostly administrative changes to address issues people have seen over the past few years.)

 

[tshadowchaser]

On an avarge it takes a year for each belt in the system I am in.
There are exceptions and I think the time limit may come down in the near future to get more people to the rank where they can teach and promote the art

 

[bushidomartialarts]

just to stir the pot a bit, the advice from pros these days is no more than 3 months between tests for any student.

now, they don't mean that a 6 belt system should require only 18 months to black belt. they mean that if you have a 6 belt system that requires three years to black belt, you need to subdivide your ranks further: add more belts.

i have mixed feelings here. on the one hand, the psychology behind it is indisputable. on the other hand, it feels a little like selling out. on the other other hand, 'selling out' is largely a myth.

 

[KempoFlow]

just to stir the pot a bit, the advice from pros these days is no more than 3 months between tests for any student.

now, they don't mean that a 6 belt system should require only 18 months to black belt. they mean that if you have a 6 belt system that requires three years to black belt, you need to subdivide your ranks further: add more belts.

i have mixed feelings here. on the one hand, the psychology behind it is indisputable. on the other hand, it feels a little like selling out. on the other other hand, 'selling out' is largely a myth.

That is interesting, I can only see it being beneficial for younger students however. Kids will often get discouraged if they are not seeing progress, so that could be good to keep their momentum going and not quit their art.

 

[Cirdan]

just to stir the pot a bit, the advice from pros these days is no more than 3 months between tests for any student.

That sounds strange to me.. at least for advanced students and those that improve at a more relaxed pace. Also, this does not exactly give the student the impression that the art is a lifelong study.