Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim teams that used colored ribbons to distinguish skill levels. 🌈 Mikinosuke Kawaishi and the Rainbow
It allows instructors to manage large classes by grouping students of similar skills. 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, introduced the belt system in the 1880s. Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim