How Do You Tie A Hakama Knot?
Hakama are a traditional type of Japanese clothing. Originally worn by Japanese men and samurai exclusively in ancient times, today hakama are widely worn by both men and women who are practitioners of martial arts such as kendo, iaido, and aikido. Hakama consist of straps (himo) and a rigid piece in the back to keep the hakama in place. It is very important for hakama to be properly secured and tied due to the extreme physical rigors they are put through. Hold the front of your hakama by the straps (himo) and step in, right leg first, then left leg. The hakama should be level with the bellybutton, or higher if need be, because the hem should be at the ankle. Your feet should be away from the hem, so make sure your pants hang no lower than the ankle. Bring the straps (himo) around the back and cross over one another on each side. Make sure to pull the straps tightly. Bring the straps around to the front. Criss-cross the straps in the front, at least one inch below the top of the hakama
