Knowing how to tie your karate belt is one of the first things a Karateka (karate student) will need to learn. The description and video below will help you learn how to tie your karate belt.
If you have any further questions on how you should wear your karate belt, then speak to your Sensei.
1
Find the middle of the karate belt and place it against your middle.
2
Cross the ends of your karate belt right over left.
3
Tuck the right end of the karate belt under BOTH strands and pull tight.
4,5
Complete the belt knot by tying left over right.
6
Pull the karate belt tight and allow ends to hang symmetrically.
Students start by going through
the "Kyu" ranks (Pronounced 'kew', as in Kew Gardens).
Progression in karate is a personal journey, but at the early
stages you can expect to grade every 6 months. Kyu ranks and the
color belts that go with them are in the following order:
Karate is not just a sport it is also a school of discipline
and a few simple rules for respectful behaviour and safety must
be observed within the Dojo.
Respect for the Dojo facilitates good learning and good karate.Dojo Rules›
