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. These are the qualities a Kwoon attempts to instill in its training.
Respect is taught, a respect for life and how to preserve it, most importantly, how to live it.
A Kwoon is a place of peace and harmony with the universe. It is the place for cultivation of the Tao. A Kwoon houses the complex world of Chinese Kung Fu with all is principles, ethics, customs, rituals. It is place where one can experience inner growth and change. In fact, a person who enters a Kwoon can never be the same person again.