The Tracy System of Kenpo - FAQ - series

For over 40 years
 (Starting with Ed Parker)
 this set of Chinese Characters has been used on thousands of Kenpo diplomas. The set on the right is best known: 
KENPO KARATE
But what do the characters on the left mean?

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See Below

"Spirit of the Tiger and Dragon"
 or 
"Spirit of the Dragon and Tiger"

Spirit of the Tiger and Dragon is most commonly used.
In the Martial Arts (Especially Chinese) this is one of the strongest combinations of physical, mental and spiritual powers. 
Dragon
  
Tiger (Tora) (Japanese) Tora; Tora; Tora  - The Japanese code name for the attack on Pearl Harbor
sei - spirit

Combined Seishin

they take on a deeper meaning 
(mind; soul;  heart; spirit; intention.)
shin

 

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