In Chinese thought, fighting is the lowest form of compromise. Just walk into the street and slap someone, and there you are in a fight. It is not fighting that is indeed difficult. It is in a Kwoon that we learn to control our tempers and simply walk away when we can. Well trained students are always confident, self assured, and controlled in any situation.
Fighting is always the last resort.
A Kwoon is a place of sharing with others the knowledge of the ages. This is why we always bow when we come and go from the Kwoon floor. It is a sign of respect for what the Kwoon symbolizes. Some Kwoons are very beautifully built while others may appear rather shabby. Some are located in obscure areas, some are located in the heart of town.