Average time to get to Shodan?

[DAZ]

4 years min in our association

[pittbullJudoka]

It took me about 3.5 years to recieve shodan. That's rarely missing classes staying late and lot of hard work.

[tengu-raven]

the promotion to shodan usually takes about 3-4 years where i have taken classes. yet it depends on how much technical skill that your sensei expects as the standard. most traditional dojo require about 6-7 years of training before promotion to shodan. the anwer to your question should reflect the learning ability and commitment of the student.

[Fu Man]

Approximately 7 years to reach black belt many, many years ago in Ji Do Kwan TKD. However, I no longer practice TKD.

[DWx]

Average for us is around 3.5 years. You can actually get it in 1 year / 18 months but you'd have to do several hours a day all week and I've never known anyone to acheive this.

[Truestar]

I received my Shodan after 8 years of training. However I think I've taken the Martial Arts more to heart in the past two years as I started at the age of 8. Until I realized I have the potential to be the best I wanted to be I didn't try very hard. I wish my eyes were opened sooner. In our school I think a serious student could get there in 2-3 years.

[Shotokan-kez]

3.5 years for me, now i have to wait two years for 2nd dan. Time almost up next year.

[the beast]

About 2 and a half years

[tori]

Took me nearly 3 years, but at that time I was attending every class offered 4 nights a week and Saturdays (ended up being like 18 classes a week). The average person at our dojo is usually ready to test after 4 - 5 years. That is attending 2 classes a week.

[NeilT]

well, took me 5 years to reach Shodan