I have received my Hakama for the first time and even after some practice in class, I was having trouble remembering how to tie the knot. Thank you so much for this tutorial! It makes me feel better to have a decent guide at home!
Clear, concise, perfect... As hnabas mentioned the white belt used for the demonstration is a huge asset in understanding where the straps are going. As a white belt, Shihan will be pleasantly surprised that I can now dress myself properly. Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu!
I don't think he's using that combination on hakama stripes and black hakama for training, so is very kind from him to take the time to prepare that combination so everybody can see clearly. And I really love!! that final knot
Best "how to wear hakama" video ever! brilliant to use white himo!! I practice KENDO and at my dojo we use this method, someone with the final bow (maybe also iado practicers) but the most just with a knot. (minor thing, I've heard to jump in with your left leg firs...)
@GomuGomuNoBaka some schools tell you to use some knots, but what you must take into account for Aikido is not using knots on your back to avoid spinal damage. however if you don't have regulations you can pick iup elements and customize your hakama knot, Girls in my aikido school use that final knot and look gorgeous!!
@GomuGomuNoBaka It's appropriate for Aikido, but I find that it's difficult for it to remain tied in this way during all the rolls we do unless it's tied VERY tight. For this reason, I've noticed that Hakama are usually tied differently by Aikidoists (they wrap the ties down through the belt on the side for both front and back so that the belt supports the hakama more securely to stay on after a long period of rolls.)
This is good, but only for Iaido. Their theme is how to handle the sword, mainly how to draw the sword from sheath. "Iai" means both sides are sitting or not yet move. If you are Aikido trainee you should find another one.
My humble experience with Aikido is that this type of tie is acceptable, but I prefer a tie in which both ties are knotted in the front because when I roll or fall in Aikido I have had the rear knot press painfully into my hip/lower back. I am not suggesting that tying both straps in the back is "right" just potentially less painful for daily practice.
A nice tutorial on the hakama. I have not seen this particular wrapping pattern before. At first, I thought he was going to demonstrate the informal knot that many practitioners use in Iaido, kendo and aikido, but then he finished it using the formal fold and tuck. There are various ways to tie the hakama, depending on what the situation and style call for. In this particular instance, I suppose this is his styles formal knot?
This is a very late reply...The first knot ends up in the back according to this demonstration. If you use this for Aikido body arts, the bump created by the knot may cause injury if you end up landing hard on your back.
@GomuGomuNoBaka My Aikido Sensei ties his hakama one way for Aikido and then ties it this way for Iaido. My Iaido senei taught me to tie my hakama like this.
