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Frequently Asked Questions
I am not used to all the bowing we do in the kwoon. Is it necessary to bow all the time to learn a martial art?
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mericans are used to the old fashioned hand
shake. However, in China the hand shake is second to the bow. Bowing is
nothing more than a sign of respect. Americans tend to think bowing has
some kind spiritual significance attached to it.
I have had students say
to me, "I can not bow to anyone, it is against my religion." This shows
the misunderstanding attached to bows. It is nothing more then a sign of
respect to whoever is standing in front of you.
If you're bowing to a
picture of some past Master it is again a sign of respect for the
deceased. Bowing is nothing more then common curiosity.
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