"Hey bud, I didn't catch your name. We're not sparring yet, so no worries. You can be comfortable here with us, and you don't need to bow to me. I'm just a coach. I don't expect you to do any of that ancient respect bullcrap. Just be respectful of me and your teammates and everything is golden." John smiled at the guy. 

"Man, I used to be just like you. You're gonna fit right in."