It depends on the student. Based on skills alone it will take three to four years of consistent training to become a black belt. However, being a black belt is more than just throwing kicks, punches, and blocks. Black belt rank requires a great deal of responsibility and therefore anyone promoted to black belt also must possess the maturity to handle it as well as accept that their own training does not end at that point.

Please refer to the table below to select the correct uniform size.

This sizing chart refers to all uniforms, unless specifically noted otherwise

To determine correct size, measure the distance across the lowest knuckles (the knuckles you punch with) of the 4 upper fingers (all the fingers except the thumb). Measure by laying knuckles flat on a ruler.

Please measure circumference of the forehead at about an inch above the eyebrows and use that to select the correct headgear. Height, weight and age are not the best determining factors for headgear.

Sizing options are in Adult men's. Women should order one size smaller. For example, if you are a women's size 7, you should order a men's size size 6.

Length should equal distance from bottom of the knee to the top of the ankle.

There are several differnt way to tie your karate belt.

We have a video in the How To section of our Virtual Dojo page - How to tie your belt.