KARATE INSTITUTE Patch
| DESCRIPTION: | KI encircled by sphere |
| COLORS: | Black, Red, White, or Gold |
| SYMBOL MEANING: |
The sphere represents universality/unity (“No beginning…no end…”). The symbol in the middle had several meanings. Foremost, it is a modification of the combined letters K and I for Karate Institute. “Ki” is the Japanese word for spirit/energy (“chi” in Chinese. Also, the letters are meant to represent a student executing a punch.
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LETTER TYPE: |
Bold and clean without ornamentation to represent truth and strength. |
| COLORS | Black represents depth and strength |
| Red represents personal zeal (enthusiasm), loyalty, and courage. | |
| White represents humility and willingness to keep one’s mind open to learn. | |
| Gold represents the value of the human entity (the gold KI is used as a special award). |