phishphan

what is the typical time limit for belt testing, i've heard 3 months i've herad 2 months, i've even heard as soon as you can pass the test. if you feel you are ready are you allowed to ask your sensei to take the test? i've read opinions of both sides, i would like some input on this question. don't get me wrong i'm in no immediate rush to get the next belt, i just feel that i have more skill than some higher ranks, but i'm limited to a certain belt cuase i've taken for a few months less. i do not think that time should play as impt of a roll if your skill level is more advanced.

i was wonderin say your a green belt in shito-ryu karate, and you go away to college and there is no shito-ryu dojo around. if u go to a new karate school that is a japanese based karate do u keep your rank? or do u start back at square one? and if so would u be allowed to take a belt test to get up to your old rank knowing all the katas and basic tehniques that u need to know?