Personally, I don't have a problem with a black belt under ten years old.
BUT. Only if they can pass the following :
How many seven year olds understand how to lead a class? I don't know any. Most at this age are still depending on their parents or the sensei. When you become a black belt, you must be able to lead a class. Teaching a class would be ideal for the Shodan to be able to know how to do. In reality, being a leader is a huge thing already.
How many third graders can organize and direct people effectively? Again, I don't know any.
How many little children can spot errors of themselves and/or others by themselves and be able to correct them? Still, don't know a single young soul who can.
Can this kid defend themself against a fully grown men? Or against two or three people that are between 13 to 50 years old ?
Or the alternative question: How many children can think fast enough to avoid a bad situtation? Some Adults can't think fast enough, so, a kid is a huge suprise.
How many kids would be taken seriously enough to keep order in a dojo? This one makes me laugh really hard.
Just to make this clear, I'm not saying that these young children cannot. I'm sure some can. But only a few can. Like I just mentioned in one of the questions, a huge armful of adult black belts can't do this.
So, I guess, the thing is, every single black belt must be able to do this regardless of age in order to pass their first test.
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