How long does it take to get a third degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do?

Answer 1

6 years - To be eligible to go for your third danblack belt you should have been training for a minimum of six years, depending on how often you train and how hard you train. It should take approximately three years to achieve your first dan, but it could take longer. Traditionally, you must remain at first dan for one year before you can test for second dan. You must remain at second dan for two years before you can test for third dan (3 + 1 + 2 = 6). It remains at the discretion of your instructor and your master when you are eligible promotion. He or she will consider your physical ability as well as your mental control, focus and attitude.

One interesting exception to the waiting periods between dan promotions is the winning of world championship or an Olympic medal. Champions and medalists are often promoted one rank in recognition of their extraordinary accomplishments.

Answer 2

It is hard to answer. My son recently was awarded a Black Belt and was told that he was 3,000+ registered in his organization.

There is no way of knowing. There are so many different organizations that award black belts, and there is no single repository of the data, it can't be calculated. And it is further complicated by the fact that many of the 'registries' are actually international.

Answer 3

There is no way to know for sure, since there are several different associations, and not everyone is registered.

Answer 4

It would be hard to put an exact number on it. Each style has its own registry. I know that within my style there are at least ten eight degree black belts.