Self Defense Centers - The Five Animals, School Patch

Self Defense Centers

School Patch

The School Patch is to be worn over the heart on our gi's. The word
"Shaolin" means: Young Pine Tree Forest. When one comes into our
centers they are young (independent of their true age). As time prog-
resses and lessons are learned and techniques are mastered, the
student begins to mature, just a a pinecone turns into a tree.

The Chinese lettering on the patch, is translated to "Study with Mind and Body for Life".
This concept is important to remember, that as a true Martial Artists we must exercise
our minds as well as our bodies. In our System, The rules of Effort, Etiquette, Character,
Self Discipline and Self Control Should be implemented by the student into every facet of their life.

The color Yellow in the school patch is symbolic of the first belt one attains. The color
Black in the school patch is symbolic of the attainment of Black Belt status by the student.
The color Red in the school patch is symbolic of the mastery level. Each level is and
end and a beginning in itself.

RULES OF THE SCHOOL

ETTIQUETTE - Treating people the way you would want to be treated.

SELF DISCIPLINE - Doing things you know should be done, without being told.

EFFORT - Using the best of your abilities, physically and mentally.

CHARACTER - Maintaining standards of honesty to yourself and others.

SELF CONTROL - Controlling your behavior to match the situation.

(Student are expected to put these rules into practice, both in and out of the Center)

Shaolin Self Defense Center is a proud affiliate of Kempo Jutsu-Kai International

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