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Originally Posted by Aikido_Girl918
Okay, I'm confused, what is the proper way to bow? I mean we aren't really told anything at my dojo about bowing. How low do you bow, is it different depending on your height, rank, whatever? And why keep eye contact? Thanks in advance,
Fanci
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It depends on your style and your instructor's preference. In kempo, the bow is with the right hand covering the closed left fist in front of the torso. In judo, the bow is with the hands at the side below the hips for men, in front of the thighs below the hips for women. I don't remember the proper bow for aikido (assuming there is one, which there probably is); your instructor is probably the best preson to ask.
I've always been told that the reason for maintaining eye contact is to get you used to not averting your eyes from people you're about to get in a fight with. Not sure if that's the traditional reason, but it makes sense.