How many stripes can you get in as a black belt?

Answer 1

It doesn't take a certain amount of days to get your black belt in karate. It all depend on you. It depends on how much you practice. There are people who get there black belt in 2 to 3 years. There are people who get there black belt in 5 to 6 years. It all depend on you.

Answer 2

That will depend on how your style marks a black belt.

In almost all Martial Arts there are ten degrees of black belt, or Dan levels.

Most Okinawan styles mark 9th and 10th with a Red Belt.

The 7th and 8th levels wear a red and white belt.

Those with a 6th degree wear a black belt with the rank written in Japanese.

First through Fifth Dan are indicated by the number of stripes.

Answer 3

Face players? Promotion requirements vary from school to school and style to style. Many styles don't require a sparring match to promote, they have been watching you as you progress.