[puzobok]

Somehow I thought the first logo is too feminin. Trying to tell too much. Second one doesn't mean anything about SC except it only represent Kendo. I don't like either of them. sorry, I may be picky...

I agree with rainmaker.

I got a question though why is there a "S"CKF and "N"CKF instead of just one federation for the whole state?

[aaaaaaahabbbby]

Logo No. 2 seems to be very similar to this one:

http://www.kendoka-kassel.de/start.php

The logo is on the right hand side. I like the dynamics of it and I prefer a logo that is simple on not overloaded with information.

Cheers,
dotnet

[Aafimoq]

"After settling in Pasadena, California, Murosako Sensei practiced kendo under Miyahara Sensei."

Hey Jamie, who's Miyahara Sensei? [question ONLY to be answered by Jamie!]

[Axxflcaj]

The Southern California Kendo Federation is contemplating a logo change (the vote has apparently been deferred again). Post up your choice after checking out the ones under consideration here.

I have labeled them from left to right (1) and (2).

i like numder 2 it's more "NOW"

[ssupermegatone]

"After settling in Pasadena, California, Murosako Sensei practiced kendo under Miyahara Sensei."

Hey Jamie, who's Miyahara Sensei? [question ONLY to be answered by Jamie!]

my favorite Hachidan Sensei..

[xsexymasterix]

I don't like either.
The old one looks very 70's.
The new one looks too futuristic.

So you are saying the old one looks.....old.
And the new one looks......new.

Insightful

[mikaelluioy]

HA!! I saw him at the kata seminar!!

Tim

add - The guy who confused me about Kata number 10...

Tim

[Stappipsy]

the state of california is big enough for 2 federations, yet alone 4 (also Central California KF, and SCKO).

it takes over 6 hours to drive from northern to southern california (ask samurai999), and incorporates dozens of individual dojos. the two regions are very distinct.

[Elelaytet]

The design was made by one of the SCKF womens team members. Though it is a nice design to me, I really like a logo that truly represents what SCKF is all about. The poppy, the (city hall?) tower, etc are some of the things that seem to really tell people what represents So cal the best. Just like you'd find the GG bridge, the koit tower, the napa vineyards, the transamerica tower, silicon valley, etc for norcal.

Tim

[exschke]

doubt it it looks like the cage of a men to me

[JANALA]

If my opinion counts, here'll be my suggestions...

A. If the futuristic one is used, can it just be the text alone with that font, but without the men-gane graphic. The way it is right now doesn't fit too well...

B. Either that, or pick one of the elements from the previous version, and make it into a kamon/logo thing or something. The poppy or the stars will do quite well, if you manage to pick good colors that shows better on other kendo items (like keikogi...)

Personally I like that pie with a mis-aligned poppy print. Looks very Andy Warhol.

[Wgnhqhlg]

Hmm, neither one floats my boat for the reasons stated by others...
1. is too busy
2. is so simple it doesn't really "say" anything about SCKF

Then again, it's THEIR logo...my vote shouldn't count for much.

[Barryrich]

I've done some additional research and based on what I've been able to find out the "traditional" design was executed by Murasako-sensei (see instructors tab for a brief biography), one of the founders of what became the SCKF, when he lived in Southern California. A nice interview of Murasako-sensei is to be found in The Warriors Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters. I highly recommend the book.

[Hoglaunccoolf]

I love the retro feel of the first one.

Keep the traditions - keep the logo

[propolo]

http://www.eanet.com/sckf/articles/050910/logo2.jpg


That is 3 swooshes with a 4th on top

[duminyricky]

http://www.eanet.com/sckf/articles/050910/logo2.jpg


That is 3 swooshes with a 4th on top

now that i look at it alittle more it does have somthing i don't like

[theonsushv]

#2 is only good if Nike will be buying all of SoCal new bogu as sponsorship.

[phsyalcvqh]

I don't like either.
The old one looks very 70's.
The new one looks too futuristic.

[Dertrioz]

I prefer #2 ... but it isnt the ultimate one imo =)