One of the first things a beginning martial artist learns is how to tie a karate belt. A karate belt does far more than hold your uniform together. It is a symbol of rank, accomplishment, and respect. To tie a karate belt incorrectly would be dishonorable and an insult to the martial art.
Step 1
Make sure that the karate belt is the proper size. You will not be able to tie a proper knot if the belt is too short. If the belt is too long, the ends will hang down to your knees and get in the way when you move.
Step 2
Open the karate belt and find the center fold. Place the center fold on your belly button while holding both ends out to the sides.
Step 3
Wrap the ends of the karate belt around your back and around to the front again. Make sure that the back of the belt lines up together so it is smooth. Check that both ends of the belt are the same length by pulling the ends forward and lining them up together. Adjust the belt if the ends do not meet. It will be impossible to do this later.
Step 4
Pull the left end of the karate belt under the center of the belt over your belly button. Pull it up and out. This end of the belt should be pressed against your body while the other end is away from your body.
Step 5
Form the shape of an "X" with the ends of the karate belt in front of you. Point both ends toward the ground. The end of the belt that you pulled under should be on top.
Step 6
Thread the top end through the loop and pull it through to the other side. Pull the ends in opposite directions to the sides.
Step 7
Yank both sides hard to create a tight knot. If you do this correctly the knot will not move or loosen. Make sure that the ends of the belt line up and are of the same length. If they are not, you must start over.
Things You'll Need
- karate belt
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