How quickly a student moves is dependent on how often that student trains and how diligently. Some prodigies advance quickly through the ranks while others do not hurry to master each level. Every 4-6 weeks there is a promotion test which some number of students will elect to take. At the lower ranks, tests come quickly, but as the ranks advance, the techniques to be demonstrated on the test increase in difficulty and take more practice to master. On average, an adult student who is training moderately three times a week without long periods of time off for injury or sabbatical, may expect to gain their black belt in about the same amount of time as an undergraduate degree. At our school we encourage our students to constantly be challenging themselves and improving. Those who are driven to advance will be given the chance to, while those who prefer a slower pace will still derive the benefits of a great workout and increased ability.