Black belts who insist on being called “master”

You are supposed to bow to other people, you don't insist that other people bow to you. The whole fucking point of "bow down" is to show that there is nothing that can piss you off or get in your head. If the crowd or one person can piss you off easily, that's when you make mistakes, rush, tire quickly etc. etc.

There are a few more reasons for why "bow down" is even in martial arts to begin with. Another reason is to show that you are not an animal that goes around hurting people (you can keep the violence in the ring or in the cage). Another reason is to get more business with people, because they don't fear approaching you. Another reason is to not SCARE the crowd after your match is over (or before it starts).

YOU are supposed to BOW to others without asking anything back in return. This is how its done.

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