Marcus Buonfiglio
Orange Belt
A week or so ago someone asked about the UKF crest and the meaning behind its design. I can't remember the thread or who asked (my apologies). I told this person that I would get my notes and post an answer. So here it is. (i cant figure out how to put a picture in this forum so if you want to see the crest you will have to view at our website http://www.ukfkenpo.com )
In Mr. Pick's words: The Universal Kenpo Federation Crest is symbolic of our evolution, our connection with our heritage since man began organizing formal systems of warfare. Crests demonstrate family unity, harmony, and pride.
Considerations for the design of the Crest were to have the colors of our country, show geometrical images, represent the stages of learning, be a pleasure to the eye without distraction, and above all, simplicity.
Colors are visual tools of symbolic attachment.
Red symbolizes fire and blood. Fire is consuming, blood is life supporting and a symbol of honor. The red in the Crest represents honor.
White has no color, is void of hue, empty, needing to be filled. To be at peace with one self, one empties one's soul of discord and fills it with the majesty of life. White is the process of learning to become peaceful.
Blue represents the universe; laws and infinity. Unity and one with the universe create harmony.
The center of the crest represents our unity with geometry with the symbolism of a triangle. There are three sides to a triangle and three states of consciousness, three points of view, three sources of power, three physical states of matter, the numerical connection of three continues to infinity.
The colors in the center of the crest represent the levels of learning Kenpo. White Belt in the circle, Brown Belt in the triangle to connect all three, and Black Belt that becomes all three.
There are four rings encompassing the center of the Crest. The space between the first and second rings and the third and fourth rings, is filled with red and blue , respectfully.
Marcus Buonfiglio
Umiversal Kenpo Federation
In Mr. Pick's words: The Universal Kenpo Federation Crest is symbolic of our evolution, our connection with our heritage since man began organizing formal systems of warfare. Crests demonstrate family unity, harmony, and pride.
Considerations for the design of the Crest were to have the colors of our country, show geometrical images, represent the stages of learning, be a pleasure to the eye without distraction, and above all, simplicity.
Colors are visual tools of symbolic attachment.
Red symbolizes fire and blood. Fire is consuming, blood is life supporting and a symbol of honor. The red in the Crest represents honor.
White has no color, is void of hue, empty, needing to be filled. To be at peace with one self, one empties one's soul of discord and fills it with the majesty of life. White is the process of learning to become peaceful.
Blue represents the universe; laws and infinity. Unity and one with the universe create harmony.
The center of the crest represents our unity with geometry with the symbolism of a triangle. There are three sides to a triangle and three states of consciousness, three points of view, three sources of power, three physical states of matter, the numerical connection of three continues to infinity.
The colors in the center of the crest represent the levels of learning Kenpo. White Belt in the circle, Brown Belt in the triangle to connect all three, and Black Belt that becomes all three.
There are four rings encompassing the center of the Crest. The space between the first and second rings and the third and fourth rings, is filled with red and blue , respectfully.
Marcus Buonfiglio
Umiversal Kenpo Federation
