The Saint Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Is there an official time lenght in between belts from white to black in TKD? If so, what are the guide lines for testing? "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufrthanu Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Since no one else answered I will take a shot. Usually takes between 2-3 years to get a Black Belt in TKD. Some people that are there alot or learn quick might get it sooner. At my dojang at least the lower belt tests, 10-4, are done whenever you are ready. Levels 3-1 are done between 3 and 6 months or more depending on how good you are. Long Live the Fighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRKihap Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 At our school we are required to make a minimum number of classes between belts (16 for 10th to 5th Gup, 24 for 4th to 2nd Gup and then 32 to first Gup) plus instructor approval. Then from 1st Gup to Black Belt is about 6 months with instructor approval. Two and a half years is the very minimum with most people between 3 and 3.5 years. With Hapkido, figure at least 4 years at 3 classes minimum per week. From what other TKD practitioners tell me, we are a bit longer than most schools, but I guess that’s not always a bad thing. We’ve had students at 1st Gup for almost 2 years. Our Master will not award you a black belt until you can do everything required of you. World Musado FederationBong Soo Han IHF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 For color belts, it's about three months till we get to probationary (we call it provisional) black. You stay there anywhere from 5 to 9 months. Then you have to get permission for a "mock black belt test" before the actual thing. If you fail the mock test, you don't test for black till the next BB test. That can be for an additional three months or so. Black belts have to wait for a certain period of time before they test again. 1st dan waits 2 years to test for 2nd. 2nd dans wait 3 years to test for 3rd, ect. Our ranks go: white, yellow (half white half yellow), gold, orange, green, purple, blue, brown, red, provisional black, then black. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 In my experience, all TKD schools are different. The average time from white to black is 3.5 years. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 It's three to six years at my school. Adults can make it within three years IF they get permission and they are good enough. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looneyas Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Same here 3 months between belts but we have a grading system that u must score 60% to pass and 95% is a double grading. I am going for my black belt in 3 months and im training like a madman. Learn and u shall TeachTeach and you shall learn,https://www.southpacifictkd.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Gwinn Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I was told 5 years at my school, but that I could do it faster if I was there more. The average student there only attends twice a week. ____________________________________* Ignorant Taekwondo beginner.http://www.thefiringline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I train 5 days a week, but I donno if I will test for black when I'm supposed to. I think I'd chicken out LOL. I'm only testing for brown (3rd gup) next week and I'm full of jitters LOL. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three60roundhouse Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 It took me 4 and a half years, though 5 seems to be the norm. I'm there quite a bit However, my style isn't straight TKD - elements of muay thai, BJJ, and even a little karate are in there as well. 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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