Seishindo Kenpo Association

~ Coat Of Arms ~

 

The WORDS ~ Seishindo Kenpo: is the art of self-protection we practice to develop our physical and mental abilities. Its creation and development came with its birth in 1981 as a direct result of Frank Argelander past training in the Martial Arts. Frank Argelander who would change his name in 1979 to Frank Landers would introduce a systematic order of importance to the material being instructed under his tutelage. Every fundamental movement Frank Argelander had learned was broken down into a systematic order of importance. The student was now learning only those tools needed for their respective belt rank. Students are taught to '''THINK''' and are allowed to express themselves, so as to find new ideas to old problems, advancing Seishindo Kenpo system into the future.

S.K.A ~ Seishindo Kenpo Association: was formed as a result of past student spreading out, and new schools coming into the SKA, and the need to stay actively connected. The S.K.A was formally sanctioned in 1981 with a book entitled (The Seishindo Kenpo Kartae Association Hand Book ). The book would outline the rules and by-laws of the S.K.A. Techniques, Forms and all tools used were standardized for all belt ranks. Testing polices were put into place to assure student meet the highest level of excellences expected to achieve Black Belt level or higher. A board of Directors were appointed to oversee the policy for the Seishindo kenpo Association.

The PAGODA ~ The temple, the foundation, the house which holds all together. It's believed that evil will remain at bay and not pass through, as the dragon and the tiger stand guard at the entrance of the temple of knowledge. Students of Seishindo Kenpo and all who remain under its roof, are keep safe from evil and remain pure in spirit, mind and body

The CLOVER ~ Represents the roots that connect Seishindo Kenpo to the past, my love for the art of Kajukenbo. Further, it's a constant reminder of my respect and admiration to my instructor "Sijo" Adriano Emperado, a founding father of Kajukenbo.

The DRAGON ~ He is swift and powerful, smart and cunning, he is the mythical and unknown, the dark side of life's force (Yin). The dragon is representative, of the inner movements, rather than the external of life force. The dragon is a creature of dark legends, that embrace old myths from many cultures. The dragon is representative of the primal force that surrounds the universe.

The TIGER ~ Possesses physical and mortal strength in which's his elusive and cunning body movements work in total harmony with each other. The tiger strikes swiftly and effortless with great force as a guardian to the temple of Seishindo Kenpo, keeping the dragon and its evil out of the Kingdom of Knowledge (Yang).

The WORLD ~ Represents the International Association of the Martial Arts. Further, if we look closely, it takes the shape of the double fish or a pair of mutually complementary and interdependent forces acting in harmony in the universe. The yin and yang are two parts of one whole. Strength, represented by the Tiger (Yang), face off by the Dragon (Yin) and embracing the world, keeping the universe in check. The students mind is in unison with their body, thus developing internal strength. With this, the student is pure in spirit, mind and body, and ready to learn the art of Seishindo Kenpo.

The OUTSIDE CIRCLE ~ Is representative of life force itself, an endless cycle of change. Every beginning has no ending, and every ending has no beginning. Man is born as an infant, then evolves into manhood, and then matures into old age, only to pass on and then return once again. Everything known to man is born, evolves, then dies and is then born again, a never ending cycle, or no beginning or end. This cycle is needed to sustain the evolution of life force. Seishindo Kenpo also is a part of this cycle of no end, the progressive learning evolves in a circle of knowledge, as do all moves whether defensive or offensive.

 

COLORS ~ Represent the many achievements and the level of proficiency the student must past through in his path to enlightenment.

The WHITE background is significant of the many beginners who form the base of the system. This is the most important time, the student's formative years. But also, it can be a dangerous stage where the student can be impressed with physical performance, and relies too much on the unimportant.

The YELLOW, ORANGE, BLUE and GREEN represents the beginning stages of proficiency, this is the mechanical stage. The student at these levels of learning must proceed with caution, watching and asking questions so as to never assume they have all the answers.

The BROWN represents that transitional stage from beginner student to advance practitioner. At this leave, a student must be careful not to fall prey to outside influences that will redirect their forward momentum. Instructors; Students at this level are beginning to speared their wings. Give them some freedom to express themselves, but watch closely for outside distractions.

The BLACK represents the highest level of proficiency of the basics that makes up the Seishindo Kenpo system. This is the beginning stages of expertise, at this point the student is ready to move to a new and higher level of learning, striving for perfection and preparing for the day that he/she will bare the label of an expert.

The RED is that of an expert, the Senior Master of the Arts, who has reached the highest stages of expertise, in their respective system of martial arts. The master knows that although he/she is highly skilled, there is always something new to ascertain under the tree of knowledge. The master knows that they must remain humble and reach out to the weakest of their students. Never instruct your students to do anything, that you are not willing to do yourself. Guide your students on a path, where they can reach their highest level of accomplishments.

 

~ Frank Landers - 1984