How many years of training does it take to get a fourth degree black belt?
AL: It takes about 18-25 years on the average to do with a traditional program. In that time you have to learn a lot about the human body and training it safely and effectively. Once you get to a 3rd degree you should understand angles of attack and body movement. Then at 4th degree you have to show that you are using your skills to impact your community with your Martial arts. I have done over 1000 demos and clinics for women and kids and worked a lot with abused kids and women, rebuilding their personal power. I am a 4th degree right now and I will test for my 5th in 2000. WNK: What is your own personal fitness regime like? AL: I try to do a good workout every day. I like to run or kick mostly. Sometimes I just go over the moves I use in the tapes and my classes. One of my favorite workouts is kicking focus pads. It is a partner workout where one person holds small hand pads and you kick them at full speed about 20 times, then you trade with your partner. After an hour of this you ar
