steviewaddy82 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hi guys im just wondering how long it took you all.to reach first Dan? And is it true that its only the beginning when you do? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 My first style took me 8 years.I aim to do it in 4 years in my present style. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewaddy82 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am hoping to reach it in 4 yoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 5 years, maybe a tad more in my initial style. 2 in my second (closely related). http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 4 years.Usually somewhere between 4 and 6 years is average I think. There are other variables such as certain styles take longer to get to BB such as BBJ.That BB is only the beginning is a popular saying because it's when you've proven you have the ability to reach BB and it's when you start learning secrets and your training becomes more intense. Black Belt is when you start becoming intimate with your chosen system. Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 4 years in the style I teach, but it's on invitation only, some take longer.Wado they graded once a year so it would have been 8 to 10 years.Tang Soo Do, 3 1/2 years "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewaddy82 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. Very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm currently on track to reach shodan after about 8 years of training. Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 In chuan fa I earned it in 3 years. But I trained almost every day to do that. Literally, I trained 6 days a week. After that was Shotokan. That took me 1 year to earn shodan. I trained 2 times per day 4 days a week. Not to mention, my experience in the basics and prior martial arts experience was a great help. In Aiki Jujitsu, it took 3 years, training 3 days/week. BJJ, I'm scheduled to test (and fully expect to pass) March 1st after 9 years of training. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewaddy82 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 I think in my club it coukd be possible but very doubtfull to do it in 2years if i pass my 6th to1stkyu by christmas this year then another 12 months to black but i am not confident haha thanks for your replies guys. I train twice a week in my club hour and a half at a time and everyday at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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