Where to buy bushido cross

It too, became a symbol of protection of the junior brothers and, now also, sisters, in the Zen Do Kai ranks. Today, female BJMA practitioners are awarded this prestigious cross for their fierce determination in training, dedication and commitment to Martial Arts. Both Crosses are held in identical regard and esteem and are often awarded together in official BJMA family ceremonies. During the mid 's Zen Do Kai had grown to in excess of a thousand students. Many of Soke Bob's first generation students had risen to the third degree black belt level with Sensei titles.

Soke Bob furnished them with the right to present the crosses to the second generation students on his behalf. They did this and the Zen Do Kai family continued to grow.

During the late seventies, an analysis of the corporation's business affairs determined that one of the prime reasons for the corporation's struggle with commitments was the sponsoring of new family members crosses all around Australia and the continuous replacement of 'lost' crosses.

To counter this, Soke Bob designed a new, rectangular cross called the 'Tomadachi' friend Cross. The Bushido and Ishoa crosses are presented to the student prior to grading for a black belt. You become entitled to the cross by displaying the 8 virtues of Bushido. The cross will be presented to you at the next Grading or Senjo, but just check the details with Sensei Jaye. Once the student receives the Bushido or Ishoa, their Tomadachi can be handed over to a person of their choice, with the permission of BJMA.

The student must consult the Head Instructor of the club, giving reasons why they wish to hand it over to that specific person. The Head instructor consults the hiarachy of BJMA, and once it is approved, the student presents the chosen person with the cross at a Grading or Senjo. Gold Bushido and Ishoa Crosses. Gold crosses are presented to martial artists who are ranked 3rd Degree and above. History and meaning of the BJMA Ishoa Cross The round cross was introduced initially to acknowledge the understanding and commitment of the wives and partners of the security personnel in Soke Bob's protection business.

The final step is to add the bail. For this pendant I have left the front dimensions of the cross as per the original. However I have made it a bit thinner than the originals. The main reason is that the original thickness made the pendants quite heavy and that weight increased the friction at the jump ring causing them to wear out quite quickly. Very similar to the wear on chains that I recently discussed in this article.

Article: The twelve year service. Many people came to me seeking repairs or replacement crosses after the jump rings had worn out. Link: Bushido Kanji pendant. Bushido - way of the warrior 20th December Article: Bushido Cross ring There are many cheaply produced versions of the pendant now readily available. Mens , Pendant David Taylor 20 December Bangle, Remodel David Taylor 21 December