I used the other way for so long but I think the clean look without the cross on the back is the way to go. I just love how it looks! Thank you for this. I am one of the only students in my shotokan dojo to tie it this way, other than my brother who I showed this video! Even my Sensei uses the other way. I wonder if he ever noticed I changed how I tie my belt😂
Thank you for the video. Really nice that you have filmed from above. It seem to be two ways of tying the obi in the Shotokan tradition. The one with the belt crossed behind the back, and the one you are showing with no cross. I have met old Shotokan senseis that believe it's wrong to tie the obi with no cross, and Soke Hirukazu Kanazawa also shows it with the cross, in a video. So does Jesse Enkamp, that are comitted to Okinawan traditional karate. I have also met senseis that think your way is the only way to tie a belt. I get really confused here. But I guess its OK to tie the belt in both ways. What do you think?
I love your videos and share them with my students all the time. I was taught to tie the belt the same way, but reversed... left over right, then right over left. Obviously, the knot is reversed, but it is still a square knot. I have seen a lot of people do it this way as well. Is there a reason it should be one way instead of the other?
Thanks for this video. Can you make a video about the embroidery of the belt? What should there be? The style, your name, your sensai's name? Does the colour of the embroidery have a meaning? What is the difference between cotton, satin and silk? Would be nice to know how it is in Japan.
I fold mine and make sure it’s even on both ends then I put the folded part on my left side and take the other end around me I put the other end into the folded pocket I made I grab the lower belt and bring it under and over then I grab the top belt fold it and bring the lower belt under that belt and pull both ends I skip majority of steps and takes me a few secs just to wear my belt
With the kanji writing on each side of the belt, are they both embroidered on the same side? So if you lay yhr belt flat aljng ghe floor you can read both sides? And is there a tradition to which side the label sits when wearing?
Thanks for the video regarding how to tie the belt. But i am totally disagree with the method shown in the video. Belt meant to support your back and not to support your Gi. The belt should always crossed at your back mid point hence to support your back. This create a broaded area on you back. Just like a weight lifters using a weight lifting belt. 40 years in karate. 4th Dan Black belt. Practicing shotokan and Shorin Ryu style
Awesome tutorial on how to tie the belt Sensei, Osu! I was wondering if you do not mind me asking, where you got your belt made and embroidered with the white or silver thread on your belt please? I always wanted to get my belt, embroidered in white/silver thread, very much appreciated if you could help me out with this information, thank you. 🇲🇽🇦🇺🥋😊✌👍
@@KarateDojowaKu thank you so much however does it matter that I am from Kyokushin Karate? I am not from your style of Karate, instead I myself am a third dan, Kyokushin Karate, black belt Sensei myself. Thank you for your response, I truly appreciate it, 🥋😊✌👍🇲🇽🇦🇺Osu!
I see alot of people wrap the bekt around themselves like you do. I put the midpoint on my stomach and wrap it around to the front again. They both end the same way, but I feel that the way you wrap is a little confusing. Is there a reason why you wrap it that way or is it just preference.
Kind of??? We start with the middle of the belt at our belly button go around back and come forward, cross the ends /tips and tie just like you did in a square knot. Belt ends are equal length for equality. Not one longer and the other shorter but for equality.
FINALLY someone who doesn’t rush through the actual tying part. This is the 8th video I’ve tried. Thanks!!!
I used the other way for so long but I think the clean look without the cross on the back is the way to go. I just love how it looks! Thank you for this. I am one of the only students in my shotokan dojo to tie it this way, other than my brother who I showed this video! Even my Sensei uses the other way. I wonder if he ever noticed I changed how I tie my belt😂
came here from paolo's channel
Thanks!
@@KarateDojowaKu AKUMA from street fighter uses a Rope as his belt
Thanks for e video.practise make perfect.I train Extreme contact
karate international
Thank you for doing it at this angle, keeps the Left and Right easier
I've been training for over 10 years and just today I learnt how to tie the belt properly 😅
I am doing a ninjago cosplay and I needed to learn to tie my belt. This was very easy and super cool!! Ty!!
Wow didn't expect someone to use it like that, but I'm glad you liked it!
@@KarateDojowaKu hehe yeah kinda weird way to use this but thanks anyway!! :))))
FINALLY someone who know it ! thank"s man , because with the 1kyu with the brown belt , i know how to do it .
Thank you for the video. Really nice that you have filmed from above. It seem to be two ways of tying the obi in the Shotokan tradition. The one with the belt crossed behind the back, and the one you are showing with no cross. I have met old Shotokan senseis that believe it's wrong to tie the obi with no cross, and Soke Hirukazu Kanazawa also shows it with the cross, in a video. So does Jesse Enkamp, that are comitted to Okinawan traditional karate. I have also met senseis that think your way is the only way to tie a belt. I get really confused here. But I guess its OK to tie the belt in both ways. What do you think?
It all depends on your preferance!
Adding on, tie according to how your sensei tie it. Else it may be an eyesore for your sensei as he or she is doing your grading.
I am from SriLanka .... I like your explanation much......
Such cinematics. Much wow! :D
Thank you!
You watch Newslaundry?
@@thefearlessshaheen2366 no I dont...
Mine always overlapped at the back I like this way more
Glad you liked it!
This is SOOOOO helpfull to me😍😍😍Tnk u so much😍😍
No problem! Thanks for checking the video out!
Came here from your Insta channel, thank you for the explanations
Thanks for coming here too!
Best tutorial! Subbed
I love your videos and share them with my students all the time. I was taught to tie the belt the same way, but reversed... left over right, then right over left. Obviously, the knot is reversed, but it is still a square knot. I have seen a lot of people do it this way as well. Is there a reason it should be one way instead of the other?
Thanks for this video. Can you make a video about the embroidery of the belt? What should there be? The style, your name, your sensai's name? Does the colour of the embroidery have a meaning? What is the difference between cotton, satin and silk?
Would be nice to know how it is in Japan.
It's usually either the name of the brand or the organization!
daily life of a karate instructor
I have done that on my channel now!
This is so helpful..❤
I fold mine and make sure it’s even on both ends then I put the folded part on my left side and take the other end around me I put the other end into the folded pocket I made I grab the lower belt and bring it under and over then I grab the top belt fold it and bring the lower belt under that belt and pull both ends I skip majority of steps and takes me a few secs just to wear my belt
Perfect, thank you! :)
Arigato Gozaimasu, I will try tying my obi this way. Can you do a video on how to properly fold a gi? I don't think I'm doing it correctly.
Thank you for always checking out our channel!
@@KarateDojowaKu Itashimashite
@@tokenstandpoint93 I think you mean 'Douitashimashite'.
as long as it's taken care of nicely, it's okay!
OMG OMG THANK YOU
With the kanji writing on each side of the belt, are they both embroidered on the same side? So if you lay yhr belt flat aljng ghe floor you can read both sides? And is there a tradition to which side the label sits when wearing?
Awesome video. Sensei, what type of belt do you prefer? Cotton or Satin? What do you recommend?
thank you
Nice video
thanks!
Thanks for the video regarding how to tie the belt. But i am totally disagree with the method shown in the video. Belt meant to support your back and not to support your Gi. The belt should always crossed at your back mid point hence to support your back. This create a broaded area on you back. Just like a weight lifters using a weight lifting belt. 40 years in karate. 4th Dan Black belt. Practicing shotokan and Shorin Ryu style
very useful
Awesome tutorial on how to tie the belt Sensei, Osu! I was wondering if you do not mind me asking, where you got your belt made and embroidered with the white or silver thread on your belt please? I always wanted to get my belt, embroidered in white/silver thread, very much appreciated if you could help me out with this information, thank you. 🇲🇽🇦🇺🥋😊✌👍
I can get you one if you want them!
Please email me at ynkaratedojo@gmail.com
@@KarateDojowaKu thank you so much however does it matter that I am from Kyokushin Karate? I am not from your style of Karate, instead I myself am a third dan, Kyokushin Karate, black belt Sensei myself. Thank you for your response, I truly appreciate it, 🥋😊✌👍🇲🇽🇦🇺Osu!
My sensei sent me here
Isnt this backwards? Shouldnt the textpart be on the right?
👍
thanks!
I do tie it up like that but can you confirm the following? Ryuha=hidari. Jibun no namae=migi. OSU.
I think it's usually like that!
I see alot of people wrap the bekt around themselves like you do. I put the midpoint on my stomach and wrap it around to the front again. They both end the same way, but I feel that the way you wrap is a little confusing. Is there a reason why you wrap it that way or is it just preference.
It's just a preference. Thank you for mentioning that!
I think if you do it that way you end up with a cross on the back because when you cross the two ends behind you they can't overlap completely.
I tied my belt in the same way as yours. Coz my belt is made of satin and keeps opening every time I do katas, I put the stretchable band on my knot.
I see!
Try looking up judo knot or superlock style. Real common in judo and bjj wont come undone and looks good
🇧🇷🥋👏👏👏Oss
oss!
As long as it doesn't fall off
Oss
Oss!
Kind of??? We start with the middle of the belt at our belly button go around back and come forward, cross the ends /tips and tie just like you did in a square knot. Belt ends are equal length for equality. Not one longer and the other shorter but for equality.
Out of curiosity, could you explain what is written on your black belt? :)
ok, so I figured out the two characters one one side is naga no, so it's your family name. But I can't figure the other side.
It's the organization name. Japan Karate Federation
I accidentally dislike the video
Haha you can like it again, and it'll fix itself
Correct way but poorly explained.
fr😅
👍
@UCEqWsrEYFcwoEzRxt571Jsw If you didn't know, you replied to my comment instead of commenting on the video.