The Road to Black Belt
"Teachers open the door,
but you must enter by yourself."
-Chinese Proverb
The Black Belt Club is not a guarantee that you will become a black belt. We will do our part but, in the end, it is up to you.
Rank Progression Timeline
Achieving your black belt can take anywhere from 5 years to 10 years (from the time you earn your white belt) based on your level of effort and class attendance. Below is an estimation of time you can expect to invest at each rank.
BLUE - BLUE STRIPE BELT
Minimum Age: 7 Years Old
Time at Rank: 3-6 Months
BLUE STRIPE - GREEN BELT
Minimum Age: 7.5 Years Old
Time at Rank: 3-6 Months
GREEN - GREEN STRIPE BELT
Minimum Age: 8 Years Old
Time at Rank: 9-18 Months
GREEN STRIPE - BROWN 3RD CLASS
Minimum Age: 8.5 Years Old
Time at Rank: 9-18 Months
BROWN 3RD - BROWN 2ND CLASS
Minimum Age: 9 Years Old
Time at Rank: 6-12 Months
BROWN 2ND - BROWN 1ST CLASS
Minimum Age: 9.5 Years Old
Time at Rank: 6-12 Months
BROWN 1ST - BLACK BELT
Minimum Age: 10 Years Old
Time at Rank: 6-12 Months
TOTAL TIME
Minimum Age to Test for Black Belt: 10 Years Old
Time to go from Blue Belt to Black Belt: 3.5-7.5 Years of Training
*Time at each rank is dependent on the student's focus level, time spent practicing at home, age, and regular class attendance.
"I understand that earning my black belt will take time and self-disciplined practice."