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THE EIGHT ANGLES
1st Representation - The Eightfold Path - Right Speech, Right Understanding, Right Means of Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Meditation, Right Action, Right Intention, Right Awareness
2nd Representation - Study of the Crest, 8 Angles of Escape
3rd Representation - Ethical Study of the Octagon
KIGAN (PRAYING HANDS)
1st Representation - The right hand (representing the physical) and the left hand (representing the spiritual) are plaved together for peace and avoidance of conflict.
2nd Representation - Escaping Arts
3rd Representation - Skeletal Strikes
KAISHU (OPEN HANDS)
1st Represemtation - The right hand and left hand are placed together in the shape of a mountain. Look for the good in man as you would see in a mountain, without nit picking flaws and imperfections.
2nd Represemtation - Folding Arts
3rd Represemtation - Internal Strikes
HOKEN (COVERED FIST)
1st Represemtation - The right hand (physical) is covered by the left hand (spiritual). One should temper his/her actions with morality, avoid conflict, and hide his/her weapons.
2nd Representation - Muscular Strikes
3rd Representation - Total Domination
PINE, BAMBOO, AND PLUM
The Pine Tree (Sho) - The pine symbolizes faithful friendship which resists all trials. Pine represents longevity, suppleness, healing, and joy.
The Bamboo (Chicku) - The bamboo represents honesty. When you cut into bamboo,, you find emptiness inside. nothing evil is hidden within. The bamboo is the symbol of the application of dicipline and the person who remains loyal in all events.
The Plum Flower (Bai) - The plum flower stands for beauty, nobility, and courage. This is because the plum flower puts forth blossoms while the snow is still on the ground.