We don't grade children to kuro obi, something I think is a wise decision. When juniors are promoted to senior class around age 15, they lose two ranks and are not allowed to grade again untill after at least one year. After which they will of course need to go through the ranks they lost. I think the person I know who graded for shodan earliest, received her black belt on her eightenth birthday.
Also, I suspect we have a thread like this already, however I can't find it right now. If someone does, feel post the link, and a moderator will merge threads.
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Blackmail's such an ugly word. I prefer extortion -- the "x" makes it sound cool.
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