I agree with Buwaya, Some Filipinos call such tattoos "Anting-Anting" ( It's like a good luck charm or spell) and from what little I know, such Tats are from one person to another who have a relationship so the tat means more than just the ink that looks cool. An example is in Dan Inosantos Book The Filipino Martial Arts, an old school Filipino had a Latin Prayer Tattooed on his calf by his brother for protection, and by todays youth standard for COOL tats, it is not very pleasing to the eye, but was not put into his skin for how cool it would look. If you have a Guro or relative in the Arts who can provide the symbol that has some real meaning to the Arts or friends/family, then such a tattoo will be of great meaning. Otherwise it will be no better than just slapping ink into your skin and calling it the Symbol of an Art. BTW, I have never inked my skin, and personaly won't, just to Honor myself with the symbols of JF/JKD, Kali, Silat, Kenbo, Etc,etc,etc. Best of luck to those who do get inked for good reason, rather than trying to armour themselves with meaningless ink to intimidate/impress others. JMHO. Seen to many young 20 something yr olds with tribal art in their skin and wonder what tribe are you a part of living in DC, Chicago, Nashville, L.A. that tats white boys? Etc..LOL. I realise the white boy comment was not fair. You can't buy Anting-Anting. PEACE