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Guardsman Rank Insignia

The Elite-Fighters System of martial arts has adopted insignia to represent each rank of the system. Insignia are symbols that are designed to give meaning beyond the image that they represent. The development of symbols follow the pattern from an actual object - to an image of that object - finally to the symbol that metaphorically represents the object and imparts deeper meaning to the initiated.

The objects from which we derive symbols for the Elite-Fighters Ranking Insignia come from the six main armor pieces of the Roman Centurion. The Roman Centurions are considered, by historians, as the greatest warriors that the world has known until the modernization of warfare in the last two centuries. The Romans conquered their enemy and then assimilated them into their government to form the amalgamated Roman Empire. The Elite-Fighters System of Martial Arts has taken the approach of the Roman Empire to conquer the martial art systems and amalgamate them into the most efficient and unique martial art in modern history.

The object representing the Guardsman Rank is the belt of the centurion, or balteus (also called the cingulum). The balteus is a very important piece of equipment that held the centurion together. The centurion would attach other pieces of equipment to the balteus including his dagger and sword. The insignia is symbolized by the belt and two straps hanging from it. The two straps represent armed versus unarmed, close range verses long range, striking verses grappling, etc. The Guardsman Rank introduces you to the Strategic Offensive Methods of Fighting, Grappling, and Reactionary Defensive Methods against all of the striking attacks. The Guardsman Rank requires surefootedness and true balance. Truth, therefore, is the hidden meaning of the insignia for the Guardsman Rank.

• Defender
• Guardsman
• Enforcer
• Protector
• Lancer
• Paladin

 

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