Kyokushin Symbols.

The Kanji.

The kanji (Japanese characters) calligraphy, worn universally on the front of the (uniform) Gi, simply means "Kyokushinkai", which is the name given by Sosai Mas. Oyama to the Karate style he created.  It is composed of three characters:

	Kyoku: Meaning "Ultimate"
	Shin: Meaning "Truth"
	Kai: Meaning "Society"

The Kanku.

The symbol of Kyokushin Karate is the Kanku, shown in the badge worn by the B.K. K and other Kyokushin groups at the top of the left sleeve of the (uniform) Gi, which is derived from Kanku Dai Kata, the Sky Gazing form.  In this Kata, the hands are raised and the fingers meet to form an opening through which the sky is viewed.  The top and bottom points of the Kanku represent the first fingers of each hand touching at the top and the thumbs touching at the bottom, symbolizing the peaks or ultimate points.  The thick sections at the sides represent the wrists, symbolizing power.  The centre circle represents the opening between the hands through which the sky is viewed, symbolizing infinite depth.  The whole Kanku is enclosed by a circle, symbolizing continuity and circular action.  This is the embodiment of the Kyokushinkai family.

The IFK Logo.

The International Federation of Karate est. 1992 by Hanchi Steve Arneil 10th Dan, its logo is shown in the badge worn at the top of the right sleeve of the Gi, has as its central symbol a rising wave, which is taken from Saiha Kata, meaning great wave.  This wave symbolizes the fact that no matter how great a task or problem you may encounter, with patience, determination and perseverance (Osu) you can rise above and overcome all obstacles.