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'''Bowing''' is a fundamental component of Japanese-style martial art. All karate classes begin and end with a bow, as does any time one works with a partner. Like most things in karate, its purpose is twofold:
#Bowing is an expression of thanks for a learning training opportunity. Bowing is the Japanese equivalent of a handshake. Everything is shaped by the culture which first created it.
#Bowing acknowledges and certifies the unspoken implied contract between training partners to not harm each other and take the responsibility for the other’s safety. This mutual respect is what separates training and fighting. This sort of professional courtesy is quite common; boxers touch gloves, fencer salute, wrestlers shake hands, jiu-jitsu practitioners fist bump, and karateka bow.

To bow, simply bend forward at the waist. Japanese etiquette dictates that the bowing angle is proportional to the amount of respect that you have towards someone; if they are admired, bend farther. In general, do not lean more than 30° when bowing, since this breaks eye contact. Always keep an eye on people. Stopping early may be considered rude to some, but a breach of etiquette is a small price to pay to ensure your safety.

Remember to always bow ''to'' other people, not ''before'' other people. All demonstrations of respect must always be mutual, and equal. You always deserve the exact amount of dignity and respect which you give to others, because absolutely no one has any right or privilege to treat you any other way. If your religion forbids bowing to others, consider turning 5° to the left or right, so that you are bowing, not to anyone ''per se''.

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−	#~~Bowing expresses thanks for an opportunity. Bowing is the Japanese equivalent of a handshake, and everything is shaped by the culture which first created it.~~
−	#Bowing acknowledges and certifies the unspoken implied contract between training partners to take on a responsibility for the other’s safety. This mutual respect is what separates training and fighting. This professional courtesy is quite common; boxers touch gloves, fencer salute, wrestlers shake hands, jiu-jitsu practitioners fist-bump, and karateka bow.
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−	To bow, simply bend forward at the waist. Japanese etiquette dictates that your bowing angle is proportional to the amount of respect you have towards someone; if they are admired, bend farther. In general, do not bow farther > 30°, since this breaks eye contact; always keep an eye on people. While some may consider stopping early to be rude, a breach of etiquette is a small price to pay to ensure your safety.
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−	Always bow ''to'' other people, and not ''before'' other people. All demonstrations of respect must always be mutual and equal, or it is not respect. You ''always'' deserve the exact amount of dignity and respect which you show to others, because ''absolutely no one'' has ''any'' right or privilege to treat you ''any'' other way.
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−	~~If your religion forbids bowing to others, consider turning 5°, so you are not bowing to anyone ''per se''.~~

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-'''Bowing''' is a fundamental component of Japanese-style martial art. All karate classes begin and end with a bow, as does any time one works with a partner. Like most things in karate, its purpose is twofold:
+'''Bowing''' is a fundamental part of all Japanese-style martial arts. All karate classes begin and end with a bow, as does any time one works with a partner. Like most things in karate, its purpose is twofold:
-#Bowing is an expression of thanks for a learning training opportunity. Bowing is the Japanese equivalent of a handshake. Everything is shaped by the culture which first created it.
+#Bowing expresses thanks for an opportunity. Bowing is the Japanese equivalent of a handshake, and everything is shaped by the culture which first created it.
-#Bowing acknowledges and certifies the unspoken implied contract between training partners to not harm each other and take the responsibility for the other’s safety. This mutual respect is what separates training and fighting. This sort of professional courtesy is quite common; boxers touch gloves, fencer salute, wrestlers shake hands, jiu-jitsu practitioners fist bump, and karateka bow.
+#Bowing acknowledges and certifies the unspoken implied contract between training partners to take on a responsibility for the other’s safety. This mutual respect is what separates training and fighting. This professional courtesy is quite common; boxers touch gloves, fencer salute, wrestlers shake hands, jiu-jitsu practitioners fist-bump, and karateka bow.
-To bow, simply bend forward at the waist. Japanese etiquette dictates that the bowing angle is proportional to the amount of respect that you have towards someone; if they are admired, bend farther. In general, do not lean more than 30° when bowing, since this breaks eye contact. Always keep an eye on people. Stopping early may be considered rude to some, but a breach of etiquette is a small price to pay to ensure your safety.
+To bow, simply bend forward at the waist. Japanese etiquette dictates that your bowing angle is proportional to the amount of respect you have towards someone; if they are admired, bend farther. In general, do not bow farther > 30°, since this breaks eye contact; always keep an eye on people. While some may consider stopping early to be rude, a breach of etiquette is a small price to pay to ensure your safety.
-Remember to always bow ''to'' other people, not ''before'' other people. All demonstrations of respect must always be mutual, and equal. You always deserve the exact amount of dignity and respect which you give to others, because absolutely no one has any right or privilege to treat you any other way. If your religion forbids bowing to others, consider turning 5° to the left or right, so that you are bowing, not to anyone ''per se''.
+Always bow ''to'' other people, and not ''before'' other people. All demonstrations of respect must always be mutual and equal, or it is not respect. You ''always'' deserve the exact amount of dignity and respect which you show to others, because ''absolutely no one'' has ''any'' right or privilege to treat you ''any'' other way.