It is customary in martial arts to bow every time you get on or off the mat. Beginning of session, end, middle, breaks, etc. To my knowledge the practice is rooted in a display of respect to the art form, your instructor and your other students, not in worship of a foreign deity, but it feels really odd.
Is it halachically permissible or should I have a discussion with my coach?
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