Meaning Behind A.K.K.A. Logo

1. Logo Definition Circle representing the following

A. Circle of life, everything happens in cycles
B. All motion is broken down into circles
C. Shape of a Roman shield, means of self defense
D. Big circle & small circle representing a fundamental principle of the incorporated JuJitsu system

2. Red , White, & Blue representing the American Flag A.K.K.A Meaning of Colors:

A. Red: blood and sweat that go into the training, blood of brotherhood
B. White: symbol of enlightenment, purity, and a willingness to learn
C. Blue: freedom symbol of the sky, limitless bounds; symbol of water- adaptability and the element which gives life.
D. Black: represents the brutal, dark side of our training

3. Five pointed star representing the five basic rules of the school Etiquette, Effort, Sincerity, Self-Control, & Character

4. Oriental symbols of the five animals of the school are in Chinese to represent the heritage of the system. The dragon is on top the clockwise, the tiger, leopard, crane and snake. The dragon prevails on top because the goal of training in our school is to ascend to become a dragon.

5. The Chinese yin and yang also referring to the heritage of the system and is placed in the center because everything in the Universe must be balanced.

6. American Kempo Karate Academy is labeled on the outer per quarter circumference representing that our ideals and values will one day reach all four corners of the earth.

7. The logo is worn over the heart representing a battle shield that could one day defend your life.
* Created by Richard Ramponi Jr. and Mark R. DiNino
* This logo is trademarked and registered.