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Gradings are performed at regular intervals throughout the year. The following list illustrates the grading, the corresponding belt colours awarded and the approximate timescale.
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Grade Belt Timescales
Novice White On starting
6th Kyu Red 3 months after White
5th Kyu Yellow 3 months after Red
4th Kyu Orange 6 months after Yellow
3rd Kyu Green 6 months after Orange
2nd Kyu Blue 9 months after Orange
1st Kyu Brown 12 months after Blue
1st Dan Black 18 months after Brown
     
  It takes nearly 5 years to achieve a Black Belt but if it was easy then everyone would have one!!

Remember the timescales are approximate - it is up to you whether you train harder and progress quicker.

You could also join another Association and get a Black belt within 2-3 years but you have to decide whether that is a worthy qualification.

     

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