Judo practitioners wear a traditional gi, which needs to be worn and maintained properly. You must take special care when performing in competitions, as judges may penalize you for wearing an ill-fitting gi. Learn how to properly tie your judo belt and how to fold the gi when not in use to keep it in good condition.
Folding
Step 1
Fold your pants down the center. Spread out your jacket on a flat surface. Place your pants in the center of the jacket, with the bottom of the legs flush against the bottom of the jacket. Fold the waistband down until it is flush with the top of the jacket.
Step 2
Pull the halves of the jacket over the folded pants, with the arms of the jacket outstretched to the sides. Fold the sleeves over the jacket, with the top of each sleeve resting flush against the top of the jacket.
Step 3
Fold the left half of the jacket over to the middle of the jacket, then repeat with the right half. Fold the jacket down the middle.
Step 4
Fold the jacket in half, then repeat. Wrap the belt around the folded bundle repeatedly and tie the ends in a simple knot.
Tying
Step 1
Take one end of the belt in your right hand and press it against your back. Wrap the length of the belt around your waist twice. Twist the belt around until the ends of the belt are under your navel.
Step 2
Pull the loose end up behind the back of the belt and hold it in your right hand. Use your left hand to pull down the remaining end from within the wound belt. Tug on the ends of the belt until both are equal in length.
Step 3
Take the end you are holding in your left hand and fold it up. Pull the end down between the two wound sections of belt, forming a loop. Pull the opposite end of the belt through the loop.
Step 4
Twist the knot slightly until you have made it as flat as possible. Tug on the ends of the belt to tighten the knot.
Tips and Warnings
- When carrying the folded gi, slide your arm into the bundle, underneath the fold.
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