How much time does it take to gain mastery in kungfu, tai chi, judo and karate separately?

i wanna decide which one would be better to learn


right know i think i'll do kung fu as it seems to teach a variety.


tell me about the time needed...and if u can, mention some places i can learn these in india...|||The general answer to your question is "it depends on the instructor and the student, rather than the style". Each of the styles you mention take a lifetime to truly master, or can be learned within 2 years at a McDojo. Which unfortuantely isn't much help to you.





That being said, the timeframe for learning the basics (ie, up to the eqivalent of a "black belt") for most general martial arts styles is between 4 and eight years, depending on the student. Note that "black belt" is really only the eqivalent of graduating high school - it's certianly an accomplishment, but it's really only the first main step on your road to mastery.





Instead, you can arguably think of "mastery" as the eqivalent of a post-doctorate degree. The folks I've met who I would consider "masters" of their styles have been doing it for 20 years or so. Folks who have natrual talent, desire, and the resources to dedicate their lives full time to study can probalby get there in 15 years.





Regarding learning martial arts in India - that's a little vague. It's the seventh-largest country in the world, and has the 2nd largest population. As a consequence, you can probably learn any of the martial arts you mention in any of their larger cities. (which are ginormous, by the way.)|||mastery does not mean you get a black belt and you are done. there are level to black belt.


the first degree only represents an understanding of the basics


karate and judo both use a belt system.


most kung fu style use a slash system which is similar


tai chi i dont think uses any.





it takes decades to understand one system and a life time to master it.


they are all good systems which ever one you choose. more importantly find a good instructor, and train hard. those are the 2 import keys in understand martial arts. all because someone has been in martial arts a while and has a black belt does Not mean they know any thing|||Kung Fu was the origin of martial arts. It was taught by the Bodhidharma (an Indian Buddhist monk) to shaolin monks ages ago to strengthen their bodies so that they could meditate longer and so that they could be healthy. I recommend doing kung fu (or gong fu as chinese would call it) because all martial arts were probably derived from it since it is so old and because traditional forms have been kept and are still taught now. Just find a good teacher and be diligent everyday practicing seeking to improve and you will improve each day. It normally takes years to be very good but how long it takes depends on the individual and his/her situation and conditions.





Good luck with your practice!|||Mastery in karate takes a life time, I met people who have done it for over 60 yrs who will tell you that they have not yet mastered it. I would say that the other arts are probably the same. as for anything being the original art, that is just marketing. if it was taught by a monk for india then the original martial art would be from India (which there are still many wonderful martial arts)|||"Mastery" is a lifetime goal. Some work their entire life at it and never attain it.





Even though I hold the rank of "Master," I still have loads of work to do before I would ever claim to have "mastered" my art.





"Black Belt" level, however, can take anywhere from 2 to 20 years depending on your dedication, the school and your instructor.|||Kung Fu and Tai Chi are often taken together. They're 2 sides of the same coin. Maybe 5 or 6 years, depending on the Kung Fu style. Judo, about 5 years, Karate 3 to 4 years. |||You need to work out every day in private lessons and in regular classes too. If you work out every day and continue for years, you will get good.|||If you took each one seperately and worked hard then you could learn the basics in just over 85 years... Give or take a few months.|||I did karate (shotokan style) and started in November 2003 and got my black belt in August 08 :) i really enjoy it