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Shouldn't the belt ends hang down evenly? In these examples, the top end juts upward, and it should go downward.

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No, often it really is about the knot and not how it looks. Also, when it hangs down, it might interrupt the kick. It's best if it hangs 45 degrees or higher from your knees.

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Does this work for any martial art belt?

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Yes, it does. I practice Taekwondo and most people in my class tie their belt this way.

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How should I tie my karate belt if it is too long?

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Wind it around twice before tying. If this doesn't work, either cut the belt and stitch the cut end to prevent fraying, or buy a smaller belt.

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Why does my karate belt keep falling off even though I try to tie it as tight as possible?

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Make sure your belt is situated along your waist, sitting above your hips. This will make it harder to fall down. If it still falls off, try pulling on the ends of the last knot you made to make it even tighter. If that doesn't work, take off your belt and make sure it's smooth all the way around before tying it again.

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