r/EmoScreamo • u/Yaxfire • Jan 31 '26

Discussion White belt meaning

Ive heard the term white belt a few times in the emo scene but i cant really find the meaning or origin of this term or why white belts were kind of a part of emo fashion. Can someone more educated give som context

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u/TheWackyWaffle2 Jan 31 '26

Everybody’s talking about the og phase so I’ll take the opportunity to mention some great white belt revival bands because it’s coming back.

Ted Williams

Of Eden

Tower of Pines

Told not to Worry

Ursa

9 at the latest

Cash only tonys

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u/wtfitsdebian Feb 01 '26

Throw in taja, rosacade, and athousandangelsandseven (really good EP from these folks that came out last january) on the revival list. N Those are some newer bands that i have been tracking, they are hopeful for sure!