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How to properly tie your belt

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For all of you who are not sure how, here is a guide on how to tie the belt on your obi.

Tying procedure

  1. 1Find the center of the belt and place it on your abdomen, just below the navel.
  2. 2Wrap both ends around your body to the back and then back to the front.
  3. 3Cross both ends – right over left.
  4. 4Thread the bottom end under all layers of the belt from bottom to top.
  5. 5Tighten and tie a simple knot.
  6. 6Both ends should be of equal length and the knot should be flat.

Tip

If you are not sure, ask a more experienced fellow practitioner or instructor at training – they will be happy to help.