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Old 03-16-2008, 01:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
See-Beyond-The-Flesh

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Reing and its Religious inplications

Hello Everyone

Im an instructor currently teaching shotokan karate and have encountered a problem with Reing.
It seems that reing is prohibited by the muslim faith which has caused many students to refuse to rei like everyone else because the act of bowing has religious implications..
As many of you will know reing is a japanese (martial art) sign of respect. Its causing a divide within the club which is against my beliefs.
What are your thoughts on this? any help from you all would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time

Anthony Jannece
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