| Shaolin
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A
reminder of our ancestral art of “Kosho-Ryu Kempo”
that was said to be based directly on Shaolin Kung-Fu.
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| The
Chinese Writing |
The
symbols roughly translated mean “train hard with all
your ability”. The symbols are in sections, the first
four mean "train hard" and the last two mean “ability”
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| The
Fist |
The
fist is a “front two knuckle”, on of the basic
Kenpo strikes. It is also a universal strike used
throughout the Martial Arts, however, it may not necessarily
be called by the same name.
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| Small
and Large Circle |
The
circle depicts a continuous cycle where there is no beginning
or end. It is a progressive learning cycle of perpetual
and unending movement or motion and represents a continuous
commitment made by every serious Martial Artist.
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| The
Swords |
A
reminder of the great Samurai Warrior. The swordsmen of
feudal Japan were skilled in a wide variety of martial arts.
Their dedication to perfecting their skills made them one
of the most feared armies of all time. It was said
that “the sword was the soul of the Samurai”.
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| The
Dragon |
The
dragon, (a mythical animal), is one of the five animals
of Shaolin Kung-Fu. The dragon represents internal
strength which comes with seasoning. The internal
strength develops an attitude where an individual will not
be afraid of an opponent but of what they can do to the
opponent. The dragon is powerful, filled with wisdom
and for those who believe in its spirit is said to bring
good luck
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| The
Colors |
The
colors represent proficiency, achievement and authority
. The WHITE background represents the many beginners
who form the base of the Martial Arts. The YELLOW
represents passion and the first level of achievement.
The BLACK represents the level of expert . The RED
represents the level of professorship which is over and
above BLACK. This level is attained by one who has dedicated
their life to the Martial Arts.
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| Kenpo
Karate |
The
art that professor William K.S. Chow first taught and called
“Kenpo Karate”. In Kenpo the “Ken”
means fist and “PO” means law, thus Kenpo means
“fist law” in Karate the “KAR” means
empty and the “TE” means hand, thus Karate means
“empty hand”. The term Kenpo Karate means
"law of the fist and the empty hand".
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