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Generally, most colored belt gradings are held around every 3-4 months, and going to the Dojo twice a week for 4 months adds up to around 30 hours of training...
...training that may or may not be solely dedicated to helping you pass your next belt grading.
So, guess what, you have to spend at least that many hours dedicated to the display of basics, forms called Kata's and then either one step, three step, five step, or free style Kumite (sparring).
How are you going to do that you ask?
That's right...I'm talking about homework...that dreaded word we all hated while growing up.
That's if you want to excel and pull off a decent showing that is...
Now, there is going to be a huge difference between little Johnny doing Heian Nidan and a strong 20 year old man or woman...so make sure there really is a difference in the eyes of the judges...
...the difference in Kime (Focus and Concentration) should be apparent.
Also, if your not near total exhaustion after your grading...you just didn't put in the effort...and it will be noticed.
If you simply want to do the motions and achieve a black belt, that's fine...
...but if you truly want to live the life and way that Karate and other martial arts teach...then you have to get serious about your training...
...and if you happen to end up with a black belt after 4-5 years of hard training, well, that's just a bonus but it's not the real goal.
So, in a nut shell, to pass your belt grading you simply have to practice...
...practice some more and then finally practice some more after that...
Easy, isn't it?
...and believe me, when grading time comes, you'll do just fine.
RJF
