The origin of the martial arts color belt scheme is younger than most people think. It wasn’t a centuries-old tradition, but a practical innovation from the early 20th century. 🥋 The Myth vs. The Reality
He introduced the intermediate colors (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown) we see today to mark incremental progress. 📌 Why It Matters 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, introduced the belt system in the 1880s. The origin of the martial arts color belt
⭐ Before belts, many traditional Japanese arts used formal scrolls (Menkyo) to certify a student’s level. the founder of Judo