Bow

In taekwondo, a bow is usually performed be facing the recipient of the bow, placing your hands at your side, bending at the waist for 3-5 seconds. In taekwondo, the tradition is that your eyes look at the ground during the bow, not the recipient.

• In WTF-style taekwondo, the bow should be performed with a 30-40 degree angle at the waist.
• In ITF-style taekwwondo, the bow should be performed with a 15 degree angle at the waist.