Why do we bow?
We bow for respect and tradition. Bowing in martial arts is not a subservient gesture. Instead, it is a sign of mutual respect and is similar to a hand shake.
Why do you keep your eyes down when you bow?
If your eyes are up while you bow, it indicates that you don’t trust the person you’re bowing to and can be taken as a challenge. Therefore, bowing while looking at the person you are bowing to takes something that should represent mutual respect and turns it into a disrespectful gesture.
Why do we stand at attention?
We stand at attention for self control and concentration.
We bow for respect and tradition. Bowing in martial arts is not a subservient gesture. Instead, it is a sign of mutual respect and is similar to a hand shake.
Why do you keep your eyes down when you bow?
If your eyes are up while you bow, it indicates that you don’t trust the person you’re bowing to and can be taken as a challenge. Therefore, bowing while looking at the person you are bowing to takes something that should represent mutual respect and turns it into a disrespectful gesture.
Why do we stand at attention?
We stand at attention for self control and concentration.