you could use them to tie up tarps when you store them or possibly if the elastic straps on your sleeping bag are worn out, use them to tie around the bag when it’s rolled up (last time i used a sleeping bag was probably over 15 years ago, so maybe they make them different now :p) basically, you could tie them around anything you’ve rolled up to store.

or to tie back curtains. chew toys for dogs maybe? (if they’re strong enough, though i suppose they would still eventually get shredded from doggie’s teeth)

My brother keeps his as momentos. I’ve told him that I’ll make them into a quilt when he has enough. If you’ve gone far enough through the karate program that might be an option.

They are the perfect width to weave together and make placemats. And easy to wash too!

I placed mine into a shawdow box for display, along side my Shodan Certificate..

But if you’d like to see them put to good use, why not check local clubs..

Many of them offer used uniforms either at reduced costs or free to those who can’t afford it. I’m sure they’d be interested to offer them to thier students.

Sounds like they would be great for kids to play dress-up

I saw something today on www.instuctibles.com where they had used old leather belts as the woven seat of a bench…you could use the karate belts in place of the leather. They are basically the same width, very strong and weave easily.
good luck!

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I love the idea of weaving them together to create something - will have to see if my sewing machine is up to the job!

re-use gift bags it saves money and also saves waist

i dont know y it says i asked how to re-use a karate belt cos i didnt type that!

you can also make shoelaces out of karate belts by cutting along the line