Universal Symbols

[Thesemindz]

Hello. I practice American Kenpo. In Kenpo we have a diagram known as the universal pattern. You can see an example of it here.

http://www.kenpo-texas.com/universe.htm

I have heard that in Aikido there is something called the dynamic sphere and that it is similar to our universal pattern. Does anyone know where I can find a visual representation of the dynamic sphere? I would like to compare the two.

Does anyone else have a similar concept in their art? I know that some kenpo practitioners use different versions of the universal pattern and I would also like to see any of those that people have pictures of. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

-Rob

 

[dearnis.com]

Check out the book Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere by Ratti and Westbrook. Great book, and it wil explain the concept. There is not a standard graphic representation that I am aware of.