View Single Post
(#7 (permalink))
Old
MMM's Avatar
MMM (Offline)
JF Ossan
 
Posts: 12,200
Join Date: Jun 2007
10-22-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by ozziphil View Post
MMM I thankyou for taking time out to answer my question in an unopinioned way.Tattoos are a very personal thing and I would not insult any race or religion in regards to certain styles of tattoos.I am very immersed in Karate and the statement "peace through karate " written Japanese style is more of an appreciation of the Japanese culture,and a desire to form friendships between our countries.

Kind regards

Phil
You are welcome, Phil. If possible, I would get a second opinion, if you can a Japanese native sensei. I do not know how tattoos are viewed in the karate world, and tattoos with writing in them are relatively rare in Japan, so make sure you are doing the right thing.
Reply With Quote