This is symbolic of protection and perfection and encases the other symbols or paths, the outer circle being symbolic of perfection because it has no rough edges plus it never ends which means we are always learning and pursuing the paths of knowledge.
This symbolises the five elements of our system from the Chinese concept and their related movements.
| Fire | Ki or Yang energy coming out of yourself i.e. punches, kicks etc. |
| Water | Receptive of Yin energy being received i.e. blocking methods. |
| Wood | Yin and Yang united to form a new movement i.e. changing stance. |
| Metal | Curved movements causing imbalance i.e. turning or sweeping movements. |
| Earth | Natural base or stance starting position i.e. returning to start. |
This is symbolic of the temple of knowledge and learning which contains the secrets of the Ryu.
This symbol accompanies any treaties on Oriental arts, or philosophy. The two cosmic forces called Yin and Yang are opposites male and female and can not live without each other and yet contain within themselves a small portion of each other a little bit of good in bad and a little bit of bad in good.
The word HONTAI meaning developing the mind. Therefore the dragon is symbolic of the systems and the mind as the dragon is an imaginary creature all the move come from the mind and the system of KEMPO which we use is the MAKKI RYU KYU the style of the Dragon Master.
There are five gateways each closed on three sides leaving only one way in or to enter each of the sides represent one of the three C’s Calmness, Confidence and Concentration.
These are symbolic of the senses and levels of coming together with the five levels of existence the five levels of Ki energy.
| 1. | Sight | U | Birth |
| 2. | Taste | O | Childhood growing up |
| 3. | Hearing | A | Adulthood |
| 4. | Touch | E | Purpose |
| 5. | Smell | I | Way (Fulfilment) |
| White | Symbolic of purity or mirror like to see oneself in. |
| Black | Symbolic of stored knowledge (water element). |
| Red | Symbolic of energy bringing development and ripening. |
The emblem is to be worn on the left hand side of the Gi (suit) over the heart this is to show you have the intention of putting whole your heart into your training and system.