LoneWolf Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Could someone tell me how many kyus are there in black belts? If yes, how much time is necessary to pass from a kyu to another Cry in the dojo,laught on the battelfield.
Pacificshore Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 There are no Kyu's in the BB ranks, only Dan's: 1st=Shodan 2nd=Nidan 3rd=Sandan 4th=Yondan 5th=Godan and so forth. In regards to time could be 1yr to 3yrs., but also depends on the system. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
LoneWolf Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 thanks. Cry in the dojo,laught on the battelfield.
Guest Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 It depends on the requirements set by your school how long it takes to attain the next rank. Some schools have minimum hours requirements to attain the next rank. This is OK, but it is important that there are standards such as demonstrating a particular kata and maybe some applications or knowing your basic techniques. Only your instructor will know the answers to your question. Perhaps your school has a manual that will have the belt requirements. Dojo manuals are a great resource. Oh, and I think the previous reply intended that it could be one to three years to change DAN ranks. This is a bit excessive in kyu ranks. I would say that two to six months is a reasonable amount of time to increase in kyu rank. Again, ask your instructor.
G95champ Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 Most Shotokan schools will add age limits to Dan's of 4th and higher. The 8th and up Dans are pretty much held for the old guys. In all reality we can only hope to get to say 4th-6th without have some higher up connections in the JKA, ISKA, FSKA, etc.... (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Sho-ju Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 I truly feel that 5th dan is the highest. The rest mean little and have more to do with with age and time spent teaching.
G95champ Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 I agree Sho-ju. When people ask me whats the highest Dan I always say well that depends on the art and org. you are tied to. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
GrrrArg Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 I hear that generally 4th dan is the highest you can get through pure training, after that you have to prove dedication through helping further the cause of your chosen art (in karate anyway) by writting books etc: or making video's to help teach kata-ofcourse you still have to train though. I guess it is because true forth dans tend to be quite old unless they started early. Funakoshi was only 5th dan I believe. This just goes to show that McDojo grand masters who are 12th dan at 28 really are a waste of good oxygen.
Kirves Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 I hear that generally 4th dan is the highest you can get through pure training Totally up to the organization that ranks you. Different arts, styles and organizations have different ranking systems. If we are talking about Shotokan only, then you may be correct.
GrrrArg Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 I wasn't intentionally talking about Shotokan only but thats probably where I heard it from because I know a few ex-shotokan practitioners.
Recommended Posts