Bowing Etiquette

[username9715]

Good Afternoon, All

I can not go deep into the significance of rei in such a short reply yet I can tell you that a proper rei:

Stand in musubi dachi.

Hands move gently to the sides with palms gently touching the outer thigh, no slapping.

Bend at the waist keeping the back straight along with the alignment of the neck and head.

Eyes stay in place so when you bow your direct vision goes to the floor.

Bend exactly thirty degrees.

Hold the bow for a moment then straighten back up.

Note that you should be a such a distance you can see the other person in your peripheral vision which will allow you to react if the other attacks.

How long you hold the rei and so on has significance you should research. If you are pursuing karate-do or bugei or budo or ? then you should study the ettiquette of the martial arts thoroughly.

Kanpai Karate-ka!