What is the highest belt you can get in Taekwondo in the senior section of ranks?
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
The highest rank achievable, the black belt test requires a lot of work: one pattern, one-step sparring, two-step sparring, free sparring, and multiple free sparring. You must also be able to defend against holds, clubs, knives and unarmed opponents, as well as break two three-inch boards with any kick or blow. To get to this stage, it requires at least nine months of training after one has completed the red and black stripe belt test.
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carlthedad
The highest level achievable in Taekwondo is 9th. (Dan) or level. Not just black belt.
Leona
I took Zen Do Kai when I was younger. I made it to a sixth Q yellow belt and I gave it up at 16. That was back in the late 80's when the karate kid came out. I never forgot the technique's and what I learned from the experience of it. It was a great form of discipline when you want to train yourself.
Noelito
Joanne Serin, When one attains a Black Belt, they arrive at 1st Dan/Degree. Whilst this is some achievement, in itself, it is considered as having learned the basics of that art. However, with continued practice, advanced training (which may include with weapons), and attendance, one can then rise through the higher Dans (this may take decades), after which one MAY then be perceived as an expert
Cujo
Once they reach that rank they can go up against someone who has seen Karate Kid. Cujo "Looking for trouble" Kid.
June
I did Karate years ago, knew highest for that is black, so figured it'd be the same
Joanne Serin
carlthedad, so what degree is black belt? I know nothing about this, just black belt, so just asking for information.
MrsYolunda Goodwin
Not the easiest
dan chesters
Usually by the 7th Dan you're a Master with your own students.
Ray Knutson
carlthedad, Thanks for pointing that out. This "answer" just perpetuates misunderstanding of the martial arts. I have heard many people talk about someone they know and say with awe, "They have a black belt!" I say that is quite an accomplishment, and later in the conversation, they ask if I ever studied martial arts. I am 58 and there is a conception that martial arts are only for young people. I tell them that I go to classes now. They ask me what belt I have, and when I tell them that I have a 6th degree black belt, they often look at me as though I am lying, or I am insulting the achievement of the person they had been talking about.
Andy the educated troglodyte
Santiago Menxibar, I think you'll find that Karate mean 'empty hand'
markwilkins
carlthedad, good point !
SDL
Santiago Menxibar, Chinese and Korean language are polar opposites and not related in any way whatsoever. It started in Korea when King Sejong had hired scholar to develop and completely different alphabet. Besides, Chinese words are one syllable.
Suzanne Beer
Got it
pamela h
Trick question
Char
Missed it thought black said hmm and hit red. I hate when I do that
Ronald Cufley
Peter de Loriol, Traditionally ranks above 5th Dan can wear red and white block with a (therotical) 12th Dan with a red belt but most high grades simply wear black.