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A karate bow is used to show respect to your teacher (sensai) and elders. We say it osu. A karate bow is also done before the start and end of class, a bout or kata.

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A bow in karate is a way of showing respect. It shows respect to the opponent, the training partner, the teacher and even the building where lessons are.

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