Ranks and Estimated Time of Progression

White Belt 2 months
Yellow Belt 4 months
Green Belt 4 months
Blue Belt 8 months
Red Belt 8 months
1st Degree Recommended Black Belt 6 months
1st Degree Black Belt 12 months
2nd Degree Recommended Black Belt 6 months
2nd Degree Black Belt 2 years
3rd Degree Black Belt 3 years
4th Degree Black Belt 4 years
5th Degree Black Belt 5 years
6th Degree Black Belt 6 years
7th Degree Black Belt 7 years
8th Degree Black Belt 8 years
9th Degree Black Belt eternity

                  Estimated time from White Belt to 1st Degree Black Belt:   2 1/2 years
                  Estimated time 1st Degree Black to 9th Degree Black:       37 years


The estimated time above is based on a student of average to above average skill level who is actively training on a regular basis and passes every testing on time. The number seen beside each rank is the estimated amount of time that can be spent at the given rank, this number may not hold true for every student.  There is also a minimum age requirement to test for certain black belt ranks.   The ability to test at the estimated time is based on instructor approval.  Please speak with an instructor for further details.