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What is the Purpose of Bowing in Karate?

by Team Rankine Karate

Teaching our Little Rankines the art of bowing Why do we bow? Bowing demonstrates respect for the dojo, instructors, and each other.

Bowing is an integral part of karate’s traditional structure and signals the mindset from everyday life to the training environment.

Respect for the Dojo Bowing upon entering and leaving the Dojo shows gratitude and respect for the training environment Respect for Instructors and Seniors Bowing to instructors and those with higher ranks demonstrates a commitment to learning and following the established hierarchy within the dojo