concept   fighting etiquette
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, physical contact before a fight is seen as a sign of respect and sportsmanship within combat sports.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fighting etiquette United States Shaking hands or touching gloves before a fight is a sign of sportsmanship 1
2 sparring United States Common training practice in martial arts and boxing, often seen as a necessary part of a fighter's development 1