The journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone progresses at a different pace. It can take a child anywhere between 5 to 8 years depending on the student. IF they make it there. Not everyone will get to earn a Black Belt and that's ok. However, the benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline will lead to life-long success. Whatever your personal goal is, our instructors at Oro Valley Martial Arts will help you get there.