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 Tying the Belt

Another sign of disrespect is a badly tied belt. Now courtesy of Rhos Judoka Gareth Love, theres no excuse.

Belt folding 1

 Step 1

Put the Judogi on the normal way, left side over right. Then place the center of the belt across the waist.
Step 2

Wrap the ends round the waist and bring back round to the front.

 

Belt folding 2

Belt folding 3

 Step 3

Begin to knot by crossing one end of the belt over the other and pass one end of the belt between back of belt and jacket.
Step 4

Pull tight and then finish the knot by placing the top end over the bottom...

 

Belt folding 4

Belt folding 5

 Step 5

...and tie.
Step 6

When finished, ensure the ends of the belt are of equal length and each exits the knot horizontally.

End of Belt tying

 

 

References from:

  1. The Judo Manual by Tony Reay and Geoffrey Hobbs
  2. Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano

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