Belt Progression Calculator

Estimate how long it will take to earn your next belt and reach black belt based on your discipline, current rank, and training frequency.

Discipline

Current Belt Level

Training Hours Per Week

hrs/week

Tab to move between fields

Next Belt

Blue

Months to Next Belt

9.6 months

Years to Black Belt

5.8 years

Current BeltWhite

Hours to Next Belt250 hrs

Hours to Black Belt1,800 hrs

Monthly Training Hours26 hrs/month

How to Use This Calculator

Select your Discipline (BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, or Judo).
Set your Current Belt Level using the slider.
Enter your Training Hours per Week.
Review your Current Belt Name, Next Belt Name, Hours to Next Belt, and Months to Next Belt.
Use Hours to Black Belt to see your long-term commitment timeline.

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