The act of sealing the ring represents a statement to your opponent: "It's just
you and me now." This act represents you sealing out the crowd, your trainers, the
judges, and everyone from this match. It's just you and me buddy! Mano a mano.
Upon completion of sealing the ring, the fighter then positions himself in the center
of the ring and kneels facing the direction of his home town, or his gym/camp. He
performs three bows, touching his forehead to the floor. This is called the Wai Kru
(bow to the teacher Wai means bow, Kru means teacher.)