Why do people bow in martial arts?
Most martial arts are originated in Asia, where bowing is a greeting and also a gesture to show respect. This social function of bowing serves similar function to a handshake in the United States. It is a social tradition, which helps the art maintain its connection to its origins. Back to top How long will it take to earn a black belt? The time it takes to earn a black belt largely depends on factors such as individual ability and frequency of training. Roughly, students who train regularly at LVTKD take minimum of 6 years. If students do not train regularly, it will naturally take much longer to earn a black belt. You should not be, however, caught up with the idea of a black belt. Rank does not and should not matter to a true martial artist. A black belt is nothing but a milestone in your training. Being a black belt does not make you an expert in hand-to-hand combat. It does not necessarily mean you are more skilled than other students of lower rank either. It merely means that the
