What age do you think is to young to have a blackbelt?

[IloveTKD]

I am 13 years old (almost 14) and i just acheived my 1st dan blackbelt. I have heard some people say that only adults should have bbs. I am just as good if not better then some of the adults who i tested with. What is your opinion on the age of a blackbelt?

[Aodhan]

I am 13 years old (almost 14) and i just acheived my 1st dan blackbelt. I have heard some people say that only adults should have bbs. I am just as good if not better then some of the adults who i tested with. What is your opinion on the age of a blackbelt?

Defintely nobody under the age of 10. Marginally, ages 11-15. I say this because there are mental aspects to being a black belt that people that young just aren't ready to assimilate yet. (And yes, there will always be a few exceptions.)

Aodhan

[White Warlock]

if you have to ask, you're not ready.

[Aodhan]

if you have to ask, you're not ready.

Can I borrow your keys?

Aodhan

[jdhunts]

I am just as good if not better then some of the adults who i tested with. What is your opinion on the age of a blackbelt?

Wearing a "black belt" and being a "black belt" are two very different things, and it's more than just physical skills.

Congratulations, that's an outstanding achievement, now grow into it.

Jeff

[IloveTKD]

Thanks... and, i am ready. I was just curious about other people's opinion. I have my own opinion and i dont need to ask to know it

[scottnshelly]

I am 13 years old (almost 14) and i just acheived my 1st dan blackbelt. I have heard some people say that only adults should have bbs. I am just as good if not better then some of the adults who i tested with. What is your opinion on the age of a blackbelt?

A student that wears a black colored belt represents his Instructor and school. I think that 10 is a reasonable age for a talented, dedicated and tenured student to represent his/her school and Instructor.

Being a Black Belt is entirely different. To be a Black Belt, one must have humility, honor and respect. In order to get to the rank of black belt, one must have drive, determination, perseverance and dedication. To become a Black Belt, one must not worry about how he ranks compared to his fellow students.

Congratulations on reaching the rank of black belt. That shows that you have worked hard. The next step is to become a Black Belt. I was 14 when I received my first and second Jr. Black Belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do respectively. I was 17 or 18 when I (in my opinion) became a Black Belt.

[karatekid1975]

Being a Black Belt is entirely different. To be a Black Belt, one must have humility, honor and respect. In order to get to the rank of black belt, one must have drive, determination, perseverance and dedication. To become a Black Belt, one must not worry about how he ranks compared to his fellow students.

Good post. I'm 30 and I'm not ready for BB. Physically, maybe. But, as stated above, nope.

[MasterH]

if you have to ask, you're not ready.

Yea, I'm with you.......I don't mind seeing a 13 y/o with Dan status but how would you judge that? It's more than physical it's mental and 6-7-8 y/o's just don't have it.

-Adam

[MartialArthur]

You definitely have to be old enough to pass the test. If you can't pass the test, you shouldn't be a black belt.