Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim teams that used colored ribbons to distinguish skill levels. 🌈 Mikinosuke Kawaishi and the Rainbow
The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped keep students engaged long-term. 2481x2592 The Origin of the Color Belt Scheme i...
He introduced the intermediate colors (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown) we see today to mark incremental progress. 📌 Why It Matters Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim