Wide Black Belt (Iaiobi)

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Embroidery type Non integrated
Availability Available for all belts.
Made at the Seido workshop
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Available fonts (style) Kaishotai and Gyoshotai in Japanese, cursive (horizontal, except for initials than can be vertical) and block in English.
Available colors 20 colors - the most popular are golden brown (kincha) and white on black belts, black and navy on white belts.
Free transcription You can write your name in English and select a "Japanese" font, in which case we will take care of the transcription. Note that several translations exist for the same name and that we cannot accept claims. (Please use the text field to add a comment if the pronunciation is unusual. If you already have a translation, please attach a picture). We do not translate expressions, only names or words. Requests for expression translations will be ignored and refunded. Please also note that initials cannot be translated in Japanese. Consequently, they will always be embroidered in English.
Limitations We embroider in Japanese and English only (no Chinese, Korean, etc.)
For any special request/logo embroidery, contact us prior to your order. (Comments including such undiscussed request, will be ignored).
The maximum embroidery length is 20 cm (depending on the length of the content, font size will be adapted).
More information Embroidery workshop & Japanese free translation (on site) and Embroidery workshop transcription usage (Seido Blog)
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Non-Integrated Embroidery - Seido Tag (Position 1)

  • Non integrated embroideries are visible on the opposite side of the belts and come over the belt stitchings.
  • If you have your name in position 1, we recommend to embroider the martial art name or the dojo name in position 2.
  • The letter size is about 3 cm / letter.
  • We recommend to keep the embroidery content relatively short to avoid the embroidery getting caught in the knot.
  • Non-integrated embroideries are charged per word. Note that Initials count as 1 word. As a result, "Initial + Name" is 2 words. Initials not paid for will be ignored.
  • Initials are never written in Japanese. They always appear in Romaji (alphabet).
Made on site | Production: ~ | No Exchanges/Refunds
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Non-Integrated Embroidery - Opposite Side / Aikikai Tag (Position 2)

  • Non integrated embroideries are visible on the opposite side of the belts and come over the belt stitchings.
  • If you have your name in position 1, we recommend to embroider the martial art name or the dojo name in position 2.
  • The letter size is about 3 cm / letter.
  • We recommend to keep the embroidery content relatively short to avoid the embroidery getting caught in the knot.
  • Non-integrated embroideries are charged per word. Note that Initials count as 1 word. As a result, "Initial + Name" is 2 words. Initials not paid for will be ignored.
  • Initials are never written in Japanese. They always appear in Romaji (alphabet).

Product Information & Size Chart

  • Iaiobi - Wide Black Belt

    100% Cotton | Made in Japan

    Shrinkage: ~2% | Width: 6.3 cm | 7 lines of stitching

    Embroidery possible: Non-integrated only

    This wide black Iaido style belt is used by Iaido practitioners but is also popular among Aikido practitioners who prefer a thin and wide belt under the Hakama. This high-class model (hand-made in Japan) has a very soft cotton layer on the inside which diminishes the belt's thickness on its entire length.

    This type of Obi is usually tied three times around your waist and fixed by either a knot or by simply folding the ends inside the belt. 
    Size calculation: 3x hips size + 50 cm (+/- 20 cm depending on how you tie the belt)

    Please note that this belt can only be worn with a Hakama, tied without Hakama it will not fit properly.
    This belt with exactly the same specifications also exits in white: Wide White Belt (Iaiobi).
    Because this is not a classic belt, the Aikikai logo cannot be added.

    Why this type of belt in Aikido?
    As the title says, this kind of Obi is typically worn for Iaido practice. As it is tied 3 times around the waste and because of its width it sits very firmly in order to carry a sword. Some Aikido practitioners prefer this type of belt because the knot being flatly tight avoids the bulge in the front of the center and allows the Hakama to fall straight. Moreover, it keeps the Hakama better in place than an ordinary Obi and helps stabilize the hips.

  • Customer Reviews

    Based on 32 reviews
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    居合人 (居合道)
    安定感が良い

    普段使用している角帯とは違った着用感ですが、適度な厚みと幅で刀を固定出来ます。
    思っていた以上に使いやすく、安定感も良いです。
    長時間の使用でも疲れないので、これからも愛用していきます。

    H
    Hosoi (United States)
    Excellent Iaiobi

    This is a very well constructed, thick and sturdy iaiobi. I find that the tightness of its folds are easier to dial in than thinner or stretchy fabric.

    M
    Meikikai Lausanne (Lausanne)
    Aide pour le nom

    Très grande réactivité pour le choix des Kanjis. Merci pour l'aide apporté.

    S
    Stephen (Australia, Eastern Fighting and Healing Arts)
    Quality and Value

    Quality product at a great price.
    Delivered in days, excellent service.
    Nice firm fit/support under my hakama. Thank you

    P
    Paul (Sweden)
    Top quality obi

    An excellent made-in-Japan obi with high quality and reasonable price!

    ゆきね (合気会)
    痛くない!

    昇段し袴を履くようになり、腰骨辺りが痛い‼️
    帯をこちらの物に替えて、解除しました!
    痛くない。
    心置きなく稽古に励めます。

    J
    Jadoouu (Haragei ryuu)
    Rapide et efficace

    Toujours commander ici pas encore déçu à ce jour , super

    C
    Caveman (Turkey)
    İaiobi

    The quality and the feeling is nice. The only thing is that I have a 89cm waist and I bought size 3 which is 300cm. When I tie the belt the knot ends become short. So it just fits and it might be a little bit difficult to tie. Still it can be tied in different methods. However, I liked the way it looks with its short ends and fits nice. So I might suggest size 4, which is 50 cm longer, to ones who has the average same waist size with me for more comfortable tying or if have some fitting concerns.

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    Yann (Augsburg (Bavière))
    Très beau produit, livraison conforme et ultra rapide

    Ceinture noire commandée pour fêter le 1er dan d'un iaidoka / kendoka.
    La qualité semble excellente et la broderie (en orange doré) est vraiment superbe, tout-à-fait conforme à la commande. J'en viens à regretter d'avoir un prénom si court :p
    Payée dimanche, reçue mercredi, malgré les 2 broderies : juste incroyable! oO すごい!

    Seul petit bémol pour lequel Seido ne peut rien, les frais conséquents (~25%) de taxes et douanes à régler au livreur DHL à l'arrivée (contrairement à ma dernière commande sur BudoExport). Un colis postal aurait peut-être permis de les éviter (à tester), le paquet ne contenant que 2 ceintures (iaiobi et kakuobi).
    Mais bon, au vu de la qualité du produit, de la vitesse, du service et conseil, et de l'éthique de vente de Seido, c'est un désagrément bien mineur pour moi.

    Merci pour votre retour très positif.
    Vous avez réglé la TVA ainsi que des frais fixes de perceptions, car vous avez choisi une livraison express. Les petits colis en livraison standard ne sont généralement pas taxés.
    Les colis plus gros en taille ou en poids ne peuvent être expédiés qu'en express, mais avec les optimisations que nous faisons sur les déclarations, le montant des taxes reste très raisonnable dès lors que la commande dépasse les 150€.

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    Renzo (United States - Kinokowa)
    For the serious practitioner

    I took advantage of a discount coupon and ordered a wide, Iaiobi, aikido black belt. Coming up through the kyu's I'd always had a generic martial arts gi belt. I was amazed at the difference a wide belt made in my posture. While still comfortable, the belt helped me to be more erect. It also made a wider knot which made my Hakama more secure.
    It is the custom of our budo to wear a black belt until it disintegrates. Since I knew I would be wearing the belt for many years I decided to have it personalized. I had my name and that of our budo embroidered on each end of the belt. The people at Seido went to great pains to ensure that the spellings were accurate. THE BELT LOOKS GREAT! I'm appreciative of the instructions the order page gave for picking the correct size belt. Had I just gotten the same length as my old belt, it would have been too short.
    The cost for expedited shipping was minimal and I was wearing my new iaiobi in less than a week after I hit the "order" button.
    I've always been satisfied with the gear I've bought from Seido but I'm REALLY pleased with this purchase!

    For compliance reasons, reviews placed in French and Japanese and imported here on February 2024 do not display as 'verified'.
    When importing Japanese reviews, the impossibility to automatically determine the presence of a familly name forced us to label all Japanese reviews as 'anonymous' (Familly names in roman characters have been filtered out).

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Product & Services

Wide Black Belt (Iaiobi): ¥3,600
Integrated Embroidery - Seido Tag (Position 1): ¥600
Integrated Embroidery - Opposite Side / Aikikai Tag (Position 2): ¥600
Non-Integrated Embroidery - Seido Tag (Position 1): ¥1,100
Non-Integrated Embroidery - Opposite Side / Aikikai Tag (Position 2): ¥1,100

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