Tying a karate belt can be tricky at first, and it’s okay to need help. Keep asking — we’re here to support you.
When a student learns to tie their own belt independently, they can earn the Belt Tying Patch as a special achievement.
How to Tie The Belt
- Step 1:
Place middle of belt over their belly button and wrap around back
- Step 2:
Take left side of belt and cross over the right side - Step 3:
Tuck left side under both layers and pull ends
(so it lays flat) - Step 4:
Take the top side (right hand) over the bottom (left hand), and bring the bottom part over and through - Step 5:
Pull the ends so that the knot
is tight; there should be a triangle pointing to the left