How to tie a belt

How to Tie a Belt

for White Belts

    Beginning at the White Belt level, you will learn the correct way to tie your belt.  Below you will find the correct procedure for tying your belt.  If you have any questions, ask a colored belt to help you. 

 COLORED BELTS:  if you see a white belt with their belt tied incorrectly, teach them the correct way to tie it. 

First, fold your belt in half and the center of your belt over your bellybutton.

Next, wrap your belt around the center of your lower back. Make sure the belt overlaps in a single line and doesn't twist. Do this by tucking the first layer of the belt under the outer layer of the belt coming over the top.

Next, wrap your belt around the center of your lower back. Make sure the belt overlaps in a single line and doesn't twist. Do this by tucking the first layer of the belt under the outer layer of the belt coming over the top.

Next, grab your belt and keep it snug.

Next, cross the right end over the left end of your belt.

Next, tuck the right end of your belt underneath where your belt comes together in the center.

Next, bring the top end of the belt over the bottom end.

Next, bring the bottom end of the belt up through the center forming a knot.

Finally, pull the ends tight completing the knot.  Your knot should look like a fortune cookie and both ends should be equal in length.