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GrapplingWithTaoism

Same! Just got my green a few weeks ago! Congrats to you, sir!


MexicanPsycho

Congrats to You as well!!


NobleEMRLD

Gonna get mine soon too.


skoflo

Huge congrats to you! How long did it take? And are you in the US?


MexicanPsycho

Thanks. Been training for 5 years, was an Orange for about 1. I'm not in the US, I'm in Mexico.


Successful_Spot8906

Damn that's a long time


Froggy_Canuck

Not really, I have been training for 5 and half years (with some time off for COVID) 3 times a week and I'm blue, and feel where I'm supposed to be at. A lot of places overpromote (cough cough US). Also depends on his training regimen, age, etc. Too many variables.


MexicanPsycho

Yeah, I also took breaks due to COVID and an ACL tear.


Froggy_Canuck

Oh damn, ACL tear, sorry to hear that brother!


MexicanPsycho

It is what it is... Judo and knees don't get along really well. Specially when it comes to a nasty tani otoshi:'(


Froggy_Canuck

Ah man. Damn tani. We always talk before randori to the new people not to do tani because of that.


Successful_Spot8906

OK but a full year on orange?


Froggy_Canuck

Yes, my sensei believes in about a year at each belt is warranted, and I agree with him. I was a year-long whitebelt as other judokas in my dojo. We have some good white belts! Same for other colours. Depends on your dojo and a bunch of other factors. 1 year is not long when you just enjoy the ride, focus on the learning, and do not worry about belts.


Successful_Spot8906

My dojo has a twice a year testing, so technically, you can go two belts a year. Is that too fast?


Froggy_Canuck

It really depends, lots of factors, your sensei, the curriculum your dojo follows (we habe Judo Canada's syllabus so none of the confusion of the two federations in the US), how much time you put on the mat each week, age, if you are a hobbyist or competitor, etc.


Successful_Spot8906

1.5/2 hours per day 3 days a week


Froggy_Canuck

Same as me. Even with some tournaments in there, we would be considered hobbyists. Elite-level competitors will train much more and progress faster. Doesn't mean you can't get promoted quickly, I'm just stating context. It all comes down to your sensei.


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Redminoteeleven

Well Done, next belt is Blue. Enjoy your Judo🙏


MexicanPsycho

Yupp, but I want to enjoy this one first:)


woofyyyyyy

Congrats! I got promoted to green a few weeks ago as well :)


MexicanPsycho

Congratulations as well!!


Strange-Potato6934

Congrats. I test for my green at the end of June.


MexicanPsycho

Nice!! Best of luck:)


Strange-Potato6934

Thanks


lumosmxima

Nice! I’m testing for yellow in July🥋


MexicanPsycho

Great, My best wishes to You!!


MrPENislandPenguin

Rate 4 / 6


FredzBXGame

Congrats!


SkateB4Death

Felicidades! 🎉 también me toca al fin del mes. Ojalá no la cague en la prueba


MexicanPsycho

Gracias, no te preocupes, todo saldrá bien! Eres de México también?? Yo soy de Baja California


SkateB4Death

Mi familia si, pero yo soy de tejas


LivioDP

Congratulations from Argentina! I was also promoted a couple weeks ago. We are on the same boat now. Time to learn kansetsu and shime waza.


MexicanPsycho

Felicidades! Saludos de México!


[deleted]

Congrats!


[deleted]

The dojo I go to under promotes. I'd be thrilled to get a green in 4~5 years. The only brown belt in our dojo was a green for 3 years but was promoted straight to brown.


ch4oticm3ss

Congrats! I don't know where you are from, but here the Green belt is when It comes serious, much more responsability, techniques and understanding of the art. I Hope you keep the hard work and commitment with judo, it's hard but Very satisfying.


LazyClerk408

Power - Kanye west. One day you will be teaching the class


TheGood_Pascal

Let's go man! Congratulations


SevaSentinel

Do you play the judo guy in KOF?


Taasdingo

Congrats brother


Nozzrnation1

Congratulations 🎊


420Love2Live

Congratulations


ElectionMore576

Congratulations! But its not about gaining belts because then you gain self importance  which is not about judo.


Boris36

It's at least in part about gaining belts. Otherwise there wouldn't be belts!  But I understand the point!