How to tie a Karate Belt - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Start with one end of the belt and place it near the navel.
This end will remain static for most of the belt tying procedure.

Step 2

Hold one end in place and wind the other, long end around your body.

Step 3

Place the long end over the short end while holding the short end in place in the center of your body.
 

Step 4

Now wrap the long end around your body a second time.
 

Step 5

Bring the long end towards the center.

Step 6

Place the long end of the belt over the short end.
 

Step 7

Push the long end under both layers of the belt.

Step 8

Now position the long end over the short end (also to the left, from your point of view).
 

Step 9

Now grab the short end and move it to the other side (it was on the left, from your point of view, now pull it to the right).

Step 10

Move the short end over the long end, we're about to tie a knot.

Step 11

Pull the long end through the loop you formed in the previous step.

Step 12

That's pretty much it, we now have the right type of knot!

Step 13

Now tighten the knot firmly so it doesn't loosen during the training session

Step 14

Ta-da!! We're done. This is a perfectly tied Karate belt. Your peers will admire you!