How to tie A Belt For Karate
How To Tie Your Karate Belt Correctly
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in this video you're going to learn how
to tie your karate belt correctly in
three simple steps it is important that
you follow these steps not only
physically but also spiritually as each
step carries with it a deeper lesson of
philosophical importance so follow along
the first step of tying your belt is to
make sure it hangs evenly from the
middle this act serves as a reminder
that excellence in karate can only be
achieved when you've gained perfect
balance in your mind and body place the
middle of your belt below your navel by
placing the belt just below your
umbilical you're reminded that Karate
empowers you with the ability to give
receive and end life now cross the belt
behind your back as the belt makes an X
behind you
you're reminded to be prepared for those
who might cross you behind your back
now bring the belt to the front again
what goes around comes around then make
the X again in front of your body this
reminds you that what goes on behind
your back can go on under your nose as
well next bring one end up under the
belt and the other down this reminds you
of the two directions in which your mind
can travel when you are not at peace
with yourself and the importance of
striving upwards in an effort to seek
constant improvement in tying the knot
tightly you are reminded of the
importance in tightening your resolve in
all matters to strengthen your karate
spirit finally make sure all the ends
hang evenly that's how you tie your
karate belt correctly a good luck
you
