How To Tie Your Karate Belt Correctly

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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

[subhamdawnknight]

This is one of the most beautiful essence of karate I have ever seen..

[bernicecpz]

This may sound a little mushy, but I feel touched to hear the significance behind the way of tying the belt. Much appreciated & thank you :D

[vxgraphics]

I am using this to tie my bathrobe from now on since I don't do Karate. Love it!

[WhyDizzy]

1. Perfectly balanced like how all things should be

[ZirthDrince]

The most awesome script for tying the karate belt.

[Gastonicus]

I saw that he left the leftover bits hanging as it looks good and it's the universal standard. However Wado, old Shotokan and some old styles use to twist the hanging bits around the belt so that there are no loose ends. When I asked Yoshisiko Iwasaki (Wado ryu Shisan) why he answered that when he was just starting out as a white belt in Japan, the black belts when doing kumite (yes, you heard right...) would grab belt loose ends and give them a beating as they could not run away akin to a dog on a leash. Hence loose ends just for presentation (rei), but not for application (kumite).

[shirolobo]

A nice set of interpretations for memorizing how to tie the belt. Insightful too.

[zedosix]

I start to one side, left usually, then circle my body twice. It doesn't cross this way but feels more comfortable to wear. I used to wear it crossed but only the last few years I've uncrossed it. Of course no disrespect meant.

[teikarate]

i used to tie my belt this way, then at some point, maybe 25 years ago I started tying it a different way which gets rid of the cross over at the back, now I see both ways in different clubs. Interestingly I took Ju Jitsu up a few months ago and when I passed my first coloured belt, it was presented to me and tied around my waist by one of the instructors in the way you have shown Jesse. Made me think that the origin of this traditional way, was simply derived from the way the old judo instructors awarded the belts to students, i.e. it just made sense to tie the obi around the student that way while standing in front of the student. I like the deeper meaning though. :)
p.s. I'm sitting my 2nd Dan on Friday, only 22 years after my 1st! I may just tie my belt differently.

[SaiRohithKamuni]

I am just going to take my Black belt today in 4 hrs and so exited tooo 😀 ... You helped me a lot sir I will tie by black belt exactly like that! Thanks ❤️

[speedsterboe]

I used to tie my belt that way but I do it different now and also that narration is amazing

[khadijahahmed]

Never have I ever seen a better video on how to tie a belt and what it means spiritually!
Everyday I learn something new from your amazing videos.
Thank you Sensei Jesse!!

[pledgestone]

Love the video and the script. I always tie my belt with the flat knot double split judo knot. Just a preference.

[davidewart]

I love the explanation of this video. Very Well demonstrated and explained.

[emilyulanbekova]

This was helpful. I’ve been used to single wrap belts so I needed to know how to wrap a double wrap one since they’re a requirement in my dojo now.

[Epiccy-]

Recently picked up karate quite casually, but didn’t have a gi or belt, decided to pick one up since I’m gonna be taking karate more seriously. This video really helped me with tying my white belt, appreciate it a lot 😁

[jayacitra]

Thanks a lot sir this video was really helpfull for me and my brother who just took black belt thanks a lot may god bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[cute-anime]

I am starting my first day of karate and u helped me so much with this video😊

[midlifemma]

I have watched tens of how to tie your belt videos, but as usual, yours has lots of interesting and valuable insights! thanks :)

[robertremali]

My five-year-old just started. This was very helpful. Thank you.