We bow out of respect and to give thanks, you bow to your sensei to thank them for teaching you, you bow to your teammates to thank them for training with you, and you bow to your opponent to thank them for competing against you and making you a better fighter. Bowing is an ancient tradition that comes from Japan. Bows can range from shallow nods to kneeling bows where one's head touches the floor.
A traditional Takushu Rei bow. Picture curtesy of Blogger
Bowing can also show that you respect the person you are bowing to. Obviously you would respect your sensei, but also your training parters. Before we do any drill in the dojo we must first bow to our partners, this means that you will not harm them and will practice within a safe and secure environment. This is why we bow.
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