10th Kyu
Starting Grade
Many students ask how long it will take to reach black belt. Like many other traditional styles, the journey to earning your 1st Dan is long, and success is not guaranteed.
The timeline below demonstrates the minimum timescales between grades, but it should be understood that not all students would progress at this pace.
Starting Grade
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
26 Weeks
26 Weeks
26 Weeks
26 Weeks
2 years
3 years