Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim teams that used colored ribbons to distinguish skill levels. 🌈 Mikinosuke Kawaishi and the Rainbow
In 1935, Mikinosuke Kawaishi began teaching Judo in Paris.
Originally, there were only two: White (beginners) and Black (advanced). 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
Most modern arts, like Karate and Taekwondo, eventually adopted this Judo-born system.
⭐ Before belts, many traditional Japanese arts used formal scrolls (Menkyo) to certify a student’s level. Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim
The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped keep students engaged long-term.
Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, introduced the belt system in the 1880s. like Karate and Taekwondo
He introduced the intermediate colors (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown) we see today to mark incremental progress. 📌 Why It Matters