Re: YEY but how long
It seems to generally be one year minimum at many clubs/orgs, but as Jun said, at hombu and many dojo in japan it is possible to get to shodan in one year, so dont get worked up over it. I think the level of shodan has perhaps a little too much weight placed on it in the west, it means black belt to a lot of folks, which makes them think expert, rather than a beginner who can now train and learn correctly. Or something.
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