The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped keep students engaged long-term.
In 1935, Mikinosuke Kawaishi began teaching Judo in Paris. 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
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 The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped
⭐ Before belts, many traditional Japanese arts used formal scrolls (Menkyo) to certify a student’s level. like Karate and Taekwondo
Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim teams that used colored ribbons to distinguish skill levels. 🌈 Mikinosuke Kawaishi and the Rainbow
Most modern arts, like Karate and Taekwondo, eventually adopted this Judo-born system.
He realized Western students were more motivated by frequent, visible rewards.