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How to tie an aikido belt
Find the mid-point of the belt.
Begin by folding the belt in half. Make sure that the two ends of the belt are touching-if one side of the belt is longer than the other, your midpoint will be inaccurate.
Once the two halves of the belt are even, the center of your fold will be the belt's mid-point. If you're still new to tying an obi on yourself, practice in front of a mirror.