How to tie obi

[nerevarine]

Konnichiwa :)
Could You help me?? I don't know how to tie obi... :( For now i'm using belt for judo, but i want to change it to kakuobi... So, if someone could send me a link or photo how to tie it, i will be very grateful.... :)

Sayoonara

[Phil]

hi,

here there is a nice image of "how to tie the obi" ^^
http://www.kyudo.com/kyudo-e3.html


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Phil

[Bleda]

http://kimonoo.net/kata1.html

This is also a good site for tying the obi although it is in japanese. The pictures make it REALLY easy to follow though.

[Phil]

thanks!

but... is it really for martial art? anyway it look nice i m going to try this "origami" ^^


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Phil

[roar]

thanks!

but... is it really for martial art?

Phil


Yes, nice flat knot that doesnt get loose. Personally I like iai-obi better than kakuobi, but most people are very satisfied with kakuobi.
iai-obi:http://www.eguchi.net/cart_iaido.htm
look at m10

[Richie224]

nerevarine: If you did a quick search of the forum you would have found this plus other threads on obi tying.

http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2450&highlight=tying

[DCPan]

http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=25348

[nerevarine]

Thanks a lot for quick answer folks :)