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How long does it take to become a black belt?
Written by Hannah
Monday, 27 August 2007
If you train about twice a week, it takes between 3 and 4 years to get a black belt, although it can take longer.
Your first black belt signifies you are the first level of teacher (1st Dan or Shodan). You can still progress and take further gradings. While training to become a black belt you will be a Kyu (student) grade. These are signified by coloured belts:
Novice (beginner): No belt, unless the student has a gi it is then usually white, though it can be red
White belt: 6th Kyu
Yellow belt: 5th Kyu
Green belt: 4th Kyu
Blue belt: 3rd Kyu
Purple belt: 2nd Kyu
Brown belt : 1st Kyu
Training is at a pace suited to the individual, though the BKJJA has guidelines on the amount of tuition required between each grading.
