TTRKD Logo Definition
Tatsu Te Ryu Karate-Jutsu is a system that is steeped in tradition and represents an art that aids a student in growth and abilities, with a logo that has had as much care in its creation as the ryu itself.
Meaning Behind The Tatsu Te Ryu Karate-Jutsu Logo;
The Circle:
- Its shows that the very training in the martial arts has no end. It lends itself to the fact that our studetns should aim to be a "well-rounded", positive and productive individual.
The White/Black/Red:
- The White/Black remind us of the light and darkness, yin and yang. It is in equal proportions to represent that we should seek balance.
- The Red represents the ever present danger that the world may hold for us and the danger that we pose to those who would wish to hurt us
The Lotus:
- This flower represents the beauty of the martial arts. Each of its 8 petal point to the angles of offense and defense (tai-sabaki) and the kanji on these represent the tenets of our martial arts training.
The Color Gray:
- A symbol of our mindfulness. The gray matter. The fact that we should think before we react to any situation, for our greatest skill is our ability to defend ourselves, the morality to walk away and the wisdom to know which to do.
The 3 Dragons:
- These dragons pay homage to the three main branches of the training found within the art of Tatsu Te Ryu Karate-Jutsu; KIHON, KATA, KUMITE
The Center Sakura (Cherry Blossom):
- As one of the most recognizable flowers of Japan our sakura has 3 petals. These petals infer the inner training of the ryu; MIND, BODY, SPIRIT.
- The White and Red represents that of the Japanese flag, as the ryu is so heavily influenced by Japanese based martial arts.
