| :: Legend of the Golden Crane :: |
Legend of the Golden Crane:
The patch worn by the students training at the Golden Crane is unique to this school. We
believe understanding the message and symbolism behind the patch’s design is important to
assist the students, and their families,understand what we at this school are striving to
achieve as each of us grows through our training, and thusly in our lives.
The crane is traditionally held, in Japanese society, to represent long life, happiness and
good fortune. Symbols of the crane are often used at weddings, as the crane mates for life,
representing a deep value for the family.
The purple circle in the background may represent different things to each of us: the circle of
life… the circle of family and friends… a comfort zone which surrounds us, and which we may
be reluctant to leave… the restrictions that we may find that we impose on ourselves, such as
‘I can’t do it’, but, which we find ourselves able to conquer through applying effort.
The golden crane is spreading its’ wings to take flight, and reaching for the stars. The wing
tips of the bird are extending beyond the circle. This represents each of us as we strive to
reach our potential, which may sometimes take us outside the familiar.
The Japanese characters, or Kanji, placed at the bottom left corner of the patch are
translated to mean Kin no Tsuru, “Crane of Gold” [Golden Crane]. The colors used have their
own significance. Gold and purple are the color of royalty in Japan. In karate, white is the
color of the beginner, signifying the beginning of one’s journey in the martial arts. Black is
considered the final goal of the student, as a student strives to achieve their black belt.
The patch worn by the students training at the Golden Crane is unique to this school. We
believe understanding the message and symbolism behind the patch’s design is important to
assist the students, and their families,understand what we at this school are striving to
achieve as each of us grows through our training, and thusly in our lives.
The crane is traditionally held, in Japanese society, to represent long life, happiness and
good fortune. Symbols of the crane are often used at weddings, as the crane mates for life,
representing a deep value for the family.
The purple circle in the background may represent different things to each of us: the circle of
life… the circle of family and friends… a comfort zone which surrounds us, and which we may
be reluctant to leave… the restrictions that we may find that we impose on ourselves, such as
‘I can’t do it’, but, which we find ourselves able to conquer through applying effort.
The golden crane is spreading its’ wings to take flight, and reaching for the stars. The wing
tips of the bird are extending beyond the circle. This represents each of us as we strive to
reach our potential, which may sometimes take us outside the familiar.
The Japanese characters, or Kanji, placed at the bottom left corner of the patch are
translated to mean Kin no Tsuru, “Crane of Gold” [Golden Crane]. The colors used have their
own significance. Gold and purple are the color of royalty in Japan. In karate, white is the
color of the beginner, signifying the beginning of one’s journey in the martial arts. Black is
considered the final goal of the student, as a student strives to achieve their black belt.
| Golden Crane |
| Golden Crane |
| (603) 437-2020 Rte.111 Windham NH |
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E-mail: The_Golden_Crane@hotmail.com
Phone: (603) 437-2020
The Golden Crane is conveniently located minutes off
I-93 [Exit 3], on Rte.111, in beautiful Windham, NH.
E-mail: The_Golden_Crane@hotmail.com
Phone: (603) 437-2020
The Golden Crane is conveniently located minutes off
I-93 [Exit 3], on Rte.111, in beautiful Windham, NH.
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