How to Tie a Cordao

A Cordao is a belt used in the martial art Capoeira. A Cordao is generally made of wool with interwoven colors which show the skill level you have achieved. The Cordao differs from other martial arts belts, as it resembles a rope instead of a flat belt. The Cordao is designed to hang loosely past your knee once it has been tied. It is common for your Cordao to match the color of your Capoeira uniform.

Instructions

    • 1

      Fold the Cordao in half so that both ends of it meet.

    • 2

      Pull the doubled-up ends of the Cordao through all of your belt loops. You will now have the two ends and and the loop of the Cordao in front of you.

    • 3

      Grab the loop end of the Cordao with your right hand.

    • 4

      Pull the two ends through the loop then hold them in place with two fingers in the loop.

    • 5

      Pull the Cordao tightly with your fingers.

    • 6

      Thread the two ends through the space you kept with your fingers to double-up the knot. Pull the two ends of the Cordao until they are tight to complete the knot.