道
How to properly tie your belt
帯
For all of you who are not sure how, here is a guide on how to tie the belt on your obi.
Tying procedure
- 1Find the center of the belt and place it on your abdomen, just below the navel.
- 2Wrap both ends around your body to the back and then back to the front.
- 3Cross both ends – right over left.
- 4Thread the bottom end under all layers of the belt from bottom to top.
- 5Tighten and tie a simple knot.
- 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.