How to Tie Taekwondo Belts

A black belt is the highest belt achievable in taekwondo.

The color of your taekwondo belt demonstrates your ability. You will first start with a white belt, and make your way up to a black belt, passing belt tests along the way. Your taekwondo belt needs to be properly tightened to prevent it from coming loose while you are practicing taekwondo.

Instructions

1. Fold your belt in half, and place the middle of the belt near your belly button.

2. Wrap the belt around your waist. Pull both ends of the belt to the front of your body. Hold the belt in place with your left hand.

3. Pass the right end of the belt upward though the inside of the belt. Pull on both ends to make the belt tighter on your body.

4. Wrap the right end of the belt over the left end. Pull both ends through the hole.

5. Pull both ends of the belt to tighten the knot. Both ends should be even.

References

• World Martial Arts Academy: Learn to Tie Your Color Belt
• Wilmette young Tigers Taekwondo Club: How to tie a Taekwondo Belt
• Taekwondo-Information: Taekwondo Belts