He realized Western students were more motivated by frequent, visible rewards.
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 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped keep students engaged long-term. He realized Western students were more motivated by
Most modern arts, like Karate and Taekwondo, eventually adopted this Judo-born system. 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
In 1935, Mikinosuke Kawaishi began teaching Judo in Paris.