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Category: Dojo Etiquette

Bow In and Bow Out

September 18, 2017 Sandy

In karate, we bow to the front of the dojo (shomen), then to the people in the dojo right before…

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Posted in: Dojo Etiquette, FAQ Filed under: bow, dojo courtesy

Do parents need to bow?

Sandy

We do not require our students’ family or visitors to bow; however, it is a great opportunity to teach the…

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How To Bow

Sandy

Females bow with their palms straightened out and touching above their knees. Males bow with their palms straightened out and…

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Posted in: Dojo Etiquette, FAQ, How to Filed under: bow

When you bow in the beginning of class, are you bowing to Buddha?

Sandy

No, we do not teach any religious beliefs in our school. Bowing is a sign of respect or a greeting,…

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Posted in: Dojo Etiquette, FAQ Filed under: bow, dojo courtesy, karate philosophy

 

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