how long does it take to get a blackbelt in aikido?

IN the Federation I am in, it takes on average between 3-6 years.

In Karl Geis Aikido you can earn one in a year if you train every day. Or you could just buy one that takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

In Karl Geis Aikido you can earn one in a year if you train every day. Or you could just buy one that takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

 

I dont think you should get a black belt in aikido after 1 year...i have heard several people say that they couldent even use it in a fight after 2+ years.

learning depends on the teacher-student combo.

 

If you have an awesome teacher and a student who understands concepts, is athletically gifted, has a strong drive to accel in the art, and practices most every day, then why should it take a long time?

If you train everyday then I guess it wouldn't take a long time.

 

I've seen 3-6 month camps that train everyday all day and get their belt after the course. I can try to find the link if your interested.

You know, I asked the same thing to an Aikido sensei once.

 

She answer something like this.."when you become water.you need to move like water in order to be an Aikido stylist, otherwise, you aren't doing Aikido. And that can't be measure by time, it depend on the individual"