Meaning of Patch

The patch as described by Soke Gary upon KBR’s original founding in 1986.

Olive leaves

Honor and respect for all living things while also reminding us that  our study of the arts is as much academic as it is physical.

The dividing line between Yin-Yang

The point where decisions must be made (free agency).

Dots in Yin-Yang

We must have some opposition to better understand and prove our decisions. Also, this reminds us that we are neither purely good nor purely bad. There is some of the opposition in all of us.

Circle around Yin-Yang

Whatever we do (our decisions) always comes back to us. We are accountable for our words and actions.

Orbits

Universal flow of energy (ki).

Red color of orbits

Strength and life of the universe.

White background

Purity of love in the universe.

Border around orbits

Eight directions of motion and balance in the martial arts.