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About
Kuk Sool Won™ Bowing and Etiquette
Since Kuk Sool Won™ us a traditional
Korean martial art, etiquette plays an extremely important role in developing
the martial art character of the student.
Following the rules of etiquette develops self-control which is an
essential prerequisite to advanced martial art training. Proper etiquette demonstrates respect for
the art, for one’s instructors, and for one’s fellow students. In fact, etiquette is the first section of
the Kuk Sool Won™ Progress Chart, and is the single most important
requirement to be eligible for further training in Kuk Sool. Bowing is one of the most visible
manifestations of martial arts etiquette. The semi-formal bow, standing, is
performed: ·
To begin and
end each form (hyung). (If you are doing hyung
practice without an instructor’s supervision, bow to the association
flag. Otherwise, bow to your
instructor.) ·
Before and
after technique practice ·
When entering
or leaving the practice area ·
Before and
after sparring ·
When you greet
your instructor as you arrive at the dojahng and when you bid your instructor
farewell as you leave the dojahng ·
Your
instructor may also ask you to bow on other occasions. The formal bow,
kneeling, is performed when beginning and ending class: ·
A salute to
the national flag(s) ·
A salute to
the association flag ·
A salute to
the Grandmaster ·
Bows to any
instructors present in the practice area ·
Bow to signify
“practice begins” or “practice ends”. Bowing represents
the mutual respect that instructors and students should feel among themselves
and towards each other. When you bow,
you are not bowing to that person, but to the knowledge and skill that person
has acquired, and to the rank that they have attained. Quoted from Kuk Sool Won™ Traditional Korean
Martial Art, Textbook Volume 1
Kuk Sool Won™ of
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