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What do you see when you look at a Dojo Patch? Does it give a message? Is it judged for its shape, it’s content, or its beauty? Recently, the Karate Five Dojo completed its design of the new Dojo Patch. A lot of thought and effort were given to its contents and message. The gold, blue, and black are the Dojo colors. The patch embodies the Dojo’s character. At the heart of the Patch is a fire-breathing dragon curled in the shape of a 5…the symbol of the Karate Five Dojo. Within this patch, the dragon embodies the dojo’s masters, sensei’s, and the karate-ka. The head is the Dojo’s Sensei and mentor. The heart is the one of the Five that serves as head instructor. The dragon’s four legs are the remaining Masters/Sensei’s of the Five that support the Dojo’s activities. The dragon’s strength and weapon of attack is the tail…as such, the Dojo instructors adorn that part of the dragon. The dragon’s body is the embodiment of the Dojo’s karate-ka. In the martial arts culture, the dragon is the mythical fierce fighting monster that has the power to fight against hostile and evil forces. Master Shimabuku envisioned the dragon as a part of Isshin-Ryu’s Mizu-Gami. The dragon rests in a golden pyramid with blue background. The pyramid is the symbol of longevity, stability, and a firm foundation. At the base of the pyramid is ISSHINRYU … the firm foundation of the Dojo’s martial arts training. Cross training at the Dojo of VeeJitsu, SanucesRyu, and Modern Arnis complete the boundaries of the pyramid. Surrounding the blue background of the pyramid is a black circle with the Dojo’s name etched in gold. The circle is the symbol of unity, wholeness, and infinity. The Dojo’s Masters, Sensei’s, instructors, and karate-ka are united to merge and be what the Dojo Patch embodies. The Dojo colors of black, blue, and gold are symbolic of the Dojo karate-ka, its environment, and the training within. Masters, Sensei’s, and instructors wear the black Karate Five Dojo shirts. Black is the opposite of white. A white belt identifies a karate-ka as a beginner. A black belt identifies a high level of expertise. Black indicates the absence of color…it represents protection shrouded in humility. Blue symbolizes the calmness of the discipline. When one views a blue sky, the destination is heavenward. It represents those that are able to overcome obstacles and live in the environs of peace and success. Gold is usually identified with wealth and purity. The gold in the patch symbolizes a wealth of information and skills. Studying martial arts enriches our life. Gold is put through fire to rid it of impurities. Once out of the fire…it is pure. Trial by fire leads to victory. |
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*************************************************************************** Instructor Naomi Mason took the preceding words and hand designed an award to be given to individuals who have been special to Karate 5 over the years. Grandmasters Maurice Msarsa and Willie G. Wilson accept the award on behalf of the Knoxville Headquarters Dojo. ************************************************************************** |
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On Friday night there were 56 active participants on the floor. On Saturday there were a total of 76 With 30 spectators watching, that made for a very successful event. Numerous people already have put in their request to attend in 2011, as that will be the 10th Annual Arnis Event. It's refreshing to know that there are still some martial artists out there who still like to train. Friday's training lasted 3 hours and Saturday's training lasted 8 hours. |
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