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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 Sault Ste. Marie, |