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Taekwondo is one of the best martial arts to learn, and I can assume that there are a few reasons why you would be searching for this answer. Maybe you want to take up Taekwondo as a sport, or you are already doing Taekwondo, and want to know how long it will take you to earn your black belt. Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To get your black belt in Taekwondo, you need to progress through all previous ranks. The 1st black belt degree will take a minimum of 3 years from starting Taekwondo, although 4 years is more common. To get your 3rd-degree black belt will take approximately 4 years after receiving your first black belt degree.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I know, it is insane that there are 9 black belt degrees. If you are wondering how long it would take you to reach that level, we will have everything covered in this article and more. So, for everything you need to know about getting your black belt in Taekwondo, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get your first black belt in Taekwondo, you need to pass a test and spend a minimum of 9 months as a red belt. Each belt has a test that needs to be passed before you can progress to the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To earn the black belt, you must also prove that you have what it takes to wear the belt. This is often determined by your character, mental state, Taekwondo knowledge, fitness, and much more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you first start out in Taekwondo, you will be known as a \u201cGup.\u201d A Gup starts out as a white belt in Taekwondo. You will stay a Gup until you become a black belt. Once you get your black belt, you will be known as a Dan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Gup will go through 10 stages before becoming a Dan. The stage starts with a white belt and ends with a red belt with a black stripe. Once you become a Dan, you use only the blackbelt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While some schools have different belt color-coding, the majority of schools and dojos use this belt system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may seem like the color of a martial art belt is simply selected at random to help distinguish between different levels and ranks. This is not true. Each belt has a meaning, and when we explain it, everything will make a lot more sense. So, let\u2019s jump straight into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each belt has a middle phase. So, a white belt will go from white to with a yellow stripe. A yellow belt will go from yellow to yellow with a green strip and so on. This just means that the student is halfway to the next rank. The stripe will always be the color of the next rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you start out in Taekwondo, you might think that becoming a black belt makes you a master, but this is not true. Earning your black belt is only the beginning. It is now time to start earning each Dan. Good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Get Your Black Belt In Taekwondo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taekwondo Ranks: Gup To Dan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Each Belt Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n