How long (average) does it take to get a black belt in Aikido or Jiu Jitsu?

Question

Average years, please.

Answer 1

You know Naruto has been trying for a few seasons and he is no closer today than he was a few years back

Answer 2

If you look at the official aikido web site you can see the minimum requirements.  Namely (30+40+50+50+60+70) = 300 lessons.  So if you go twice a week it will take a minimum of 3 years.  In reality it takes more than that because tests usually take place only twice a year.  5 or 6 years sounds about right.

Answer 3

Aikido usually at least four years.  

Japanese Jujitsu usually at least four years.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu usually at least eight years.

Answer 4

depends how good you are

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Answer 5

Jiu-jitsu training about twice a week and increasing it to 3 times a week when a purple belt then 4yrs if you can stay the course:)**

Answer 6

I do aikido and have been set back a few times with injuries. However I've seen several of my fellow class mates reach black belt within 18 months. It depends how dedicated you are.

Answer 7

depending on how hard, and how much u train ,for example 6 times a week for 2-3 hours each time, puls win couple tournaments u could probably get a black belt in 4-5 years, it also depends on what you teachers require for advancing to the next belt, some schools make u wait 6 or more moths before each test, some have u do a take  ceartin # of classes before u can test,

Answer 8

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu average is about 10-12 years. Some have gotten their's in 3 and some alot longer. It all depends on how talented you are and how dedicated you are. Its my understanding that BJJ takes longer than most arts. Also some academies give out black belts quickly even when your not ready. Ive heard of people recieving "black belts" in japanese jiu jitsu in as little as a year.

Answer 9

On average, it will take 5-6 years to achieve dan level (black belt) in Aikido. Part of this depends on the school and how traditional the school is with respect to the Aikido style. I would be warry of any school that claims that you can achieve dan level in less than 5 years, no matter how much you practice. The number of hours you train will have to do with it, but so will the chief instructor (who sometimes makes students wait for various reasons.)