Bowing in Martial Arts
Bowing is an integral part of traditional martial arts. Bows are used to begin and end practice, sparring bouts and competitions, and when entering and leaving the dojo, or practice room.
Some martial arts bows are different in terms of the position of the arms and hands. For example, a karate bow is performed with the arms at the sides, while other bows—-such as a Silat bow-—are performed with the hands together and hands and arms in front.
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