When

How

Significance

Special Conditions

At the front doorway to the dojang

Bow towards the flags.

Honors those who have gone before us.

At the back doorway to the dojang.

Bow towards the flags.

Pays respect to the flags.

Approaching the instructor on the floor when entering or leaving the dojang.

Wait to be acknowledged and bow to the black belt running the floor.

Bow with head down.

Honors the person running the floor.

Bow with head down.

Bowing in or Bowing out.

Follow verbal commands.

Signifies the beginning and ending of class, shows respect for the instructor.

When facing your opponent.

Bow, looking at opponent.

Shows respect, but always aware of opponent.