Martial Arts Training and Universal Studies

Interested in our Universal Studies? ITO’S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN provides the following information to help students better understand Mr. Ito's study.

Universal Studies come from high cultural and ancient traditions resulting from cultural interactions that occurred along the Silk Road, going back to 800 B.C. Universal Studies were preserved in writing, record-keeping and translations between Vedic, Sanskrit, Kanghi and Romanic languages. Universal Studies explore movement and conditioning of the physical body in a manner that anticipates conflict before conflict arises.

Arrangement of four symbols: a green triangle with a brown outline, a solid blue square, a yellow circle with a red outline, and a black and white yin-yang symbol.

Universal Elements
3 Powers, Inner-Self
3 Conditions of the Self-Being, Inner-Self
3 Point Objective, Center Pivot
6 Unifications, Senses, Physical Expressions
8 Fold Path
Strategies:
Defend & Counter
Fall 7 to Rise 8

Universal Unifications
8 Rounds, Fold Path, 7 Stars, Defend & Counter
6 Senses, Expressions
5 Gates, Diagonals
4 Elements, Directions of Motion
3 Disciplines, Powers, Inner-Self
2 Yin Yang, Dual Studies, Join, Connect
1 Unification Study, Flow, Balance, Harmony

Universal Exercise
5 Gates
State of 2 poles—6 Universal Contact Points
5 Diagonals
4 Motions
4 Crossing Guards, 9 Universal Contact Points
8742 Universal Squats
3 Centered Bases
10 Count Exercise
6 Physical Expressions, Self Defense

Universal Tai Chi Chuan: Ito's White Tiger Kempo Concepts
3 Disciplines of the White Tiger Universal Studies
1. Human Self
2. Human Social Interaction (Community)
3. Natural Environment of Study

Universal Guide
Vajrayana—Physical & Inner-Self
Yoga Cara—Static & Motion
Universal Exercise—Uniform & Balanced,
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Flow
Katas & Tai Chi Chuan—Start End Same, Balanced, Unified, Harmony
4 Directions of Motion, 7 Stars, 8 Rounds

Foundation of White Tiger Universal Studies
3 Conditions of the Self-Being (Clear, Calm, Relaxed)
3 Universal Power Sources (Heaven, Earth, Human)
4 Universal Elements (Air, Water, Wood, Earth)
4 Universal Actions of Motion to the Human Body (Form, Change, Logic)
4 Universal Energy Centers to Stimulate the Human Body for Fitness & Well-Being
4 Universal Energy Centers for Collection & Disbursement in Fitness, Well-Being, Self-Defense, Healing (Hard Energy) (Always Moving, Not for Storage)
5 Universal Energy Centers for Collection & Disbursement in Fitness, Well-Being, Self-Defense, Healing (Soft Energy) (5 Elements)
7 Universal Leverage Points of the 7 Stars to Human Body
8 Universal Round Actions of the 8 Rounds to the Human Body

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.