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Kano took inspiration from Japanese high school swim teams that used colored ribbons to distinguish skill levels. 🌈 Mikinosuke Kawaishi and the Rainbow

He introduced the intermediate colors (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown) we see today to mark incremental progress. 📌 Why It Matters

Originally, there were only two: White (beginners) and Black (advanced).

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

The "gamification" of martial arts through belts helped keep students engaged long-term.

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