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A. The Japanese symbols say Yuugou-Ryu (You Go Roo) which translates into "Fusion System."
B. The fusion of all of the different martial arts styles being pulled in and incorporated into one style, is represented in the column being slightly bent in. This then causes an explosion of power and energy which is represented throughout the design.
C. The blue designs are shaped like triangles and are reflective of each other. This represents the balance in all aspects of your life that a true martial artist must learn and apply to their every day life.
D. The overall layout and construction of the lines and angles in the logo display the highest level of Symmetry, which represents the beauty and true "art" of the martial arts.
E. The six bursts (3 on each side) represent the six main styles that have been joined to form Yuugou-Ryu: Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Goju Ryu, Aikido, Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In addition, if you look carefully, a hexagon can be found in the design, to represent the 6 styles as well.
F. Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, health, healing, tranquility, understanding, knowledge, power and integrity.
G. Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, considered to be a very formal, elegant and prestigious color with perspective and depth.
H. Native Americans associate gray with friendship. Gray is the symbol for security, maturity and dependability and it connotes responsibility.
I. The outer layer of the logo is modeled after the sun which represents, life, power, energy and strength.
The black Japanese letters say “Karate (Empty Hands).” Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, considered to be a very formal, elegant and prestigious color with perspective and depth The Red in "The Karate Dojo" logo is associated with energy, strength, power, determination, passion, desire, energy, vigor, willpower, leadership, courage and love. The White in the logo represents light, goodness, innocence, purity and safety. White can also represent a successful beginning.
*A special thanks to my brother Jason Alders for designing both of our logos. His talent, support and love are just a few attributes that make Jay the best brother in the world.
After dedicating over 20 years training and teaching the martial arts and having studied such styles as Goju-Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Aikido, Hapkido, Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Master Alders decided to form his own style that incorporates all of the strengths of these martial arts and fuse them together into one, complete self-defense system.
With that in mind and knowing that times change and a true martial artist must adapt to his/her surroundings, Master Alders believes that other techniques or styles may still be fused into the system in the future so that our self-defense system is top of the line, modern and not stuck to just one style or way of thinking. Taking all of these thoughts and future goals into account, Master Alders then founded “Yuugou-Ryu” in 2006 (Yuugou, pronounced “You Go” is Japanese for Fusion and Ryu, pronounced “Roo” is Japanese for a martial arts school, style or system). This program offers defense from grabs and holds, sparring/fighting situations, defense from knives, and a complete ground defense.
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So our “Fusion System” provides our student body with a complete defense “from the ground up,” reinforces the philosophy, history and discipline that is expected in a quality martial arts system while offering our students an environment of safety, fun, comradery, constant and
ongoing training along with opportunities to learn from guest instructors and seminars that we hold several times a year.
A Brief Description & History of the styles that
form Yuugou-Ryu
“The Way of the Fist & The Foot” - Tae Kwon Do is a two thousand year old martial art form that originated in Korea. The origins of Tae Kwon Do date back to the earliest days of humanity. We mostly derive our dynamic kicking techniques and combinations from this style.
"The Art of Coordinated Power." - A dynamic and somewhat eclectic Korean martial art, Hapkido prides itself on effective self-defense which utilizes joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks and other strikes.
"The Way of Unified Energy" - A Japanese martial art, Aikido techniques are designed to harmonize with an attack by redirecting the energy instead of blocking it. Aikido techniques are largely designed towards keeping the attacker off balance and locking joints.
"Hard-soft style" - An Okinawan martial art, Goju-ryu combines hard striking attacks like kicks and punches with softer circular techniques for blocking and controlling the opponent. It focuses also on close-quarter combat.
“Gentle Skill” - (Both Japanese and Brazilian Forms) - Started in Japan and then modified and perfected in Brazil, this style focuses on grappling and joint lock techniques, though it also includes basic strikes, throws and sweeps as well as devastating ground fighting techniques.
“The Law of the Fist” - Kenpo history dates back many thousands of years. Kenpo history has its roots in Asia - China, Japan and Okinawa. We mostly derive our devastating hand techniques and strikes from this style.
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