AuthentiKan

We also offer martial arts stamps in traditional wooden handle red rubber style. Just mention it in your order form.

From our customer: 

I would like to say thank you for your fine craftsmanship, and excellent presentation, of the Martial Arts Master Stamp that I purchased in 2005.

It wasn’t until recently that I was able to utilize the stamp on a public basis. Since use of the stamp began I have only received compliments on the clearness, crispness of the design. Your employees were able to cleanly present a lot of information, both in Chinese and English language, without making the stamp look busy.  

Not only does the stamp work immaculately, the accompanying certificate(s) of meaning, ensures that the calligraphy gives accurate description and explanation of the characters on the stamp! In addition, the certificates are made for presentation; allowing a person to proudly display the certificate without hesitation. This is important, because–as you and your staff already knows–a stamp is more than just ink, it is a sign of one’s character. In ancient times a stamp gave the reader insight to the person in which the stamp represents. The certificates also allow those who do not read, or speak Chinese have a sense of security in the meaning of the stamp [and] re-assuring a person that the calligraphy doesn’t present with false meaning. 

For the reasoning given, I say thank you to your staff and yourself for such a fine product.

Gratefully,
William Schoonover, Nidan
Shaolin Chuan Fa Martial Arts

Because of our reputation for absolutely the best Chinese name translations, we have been getting more and more orders for certificate stamps orders and Certificates of Meaning. We don’t just copy and paste from a dictionary; our naming process takes almost two hours plus time for reviewing and editing. It takes so much brain power that we are limited in the number we can do per day. We have some jobs still pending from December. I apologize for the long delay but want you to know that we do only the best, even though it takes considerable time.

To reduce the load, we have increased the price for a Certificate of Meaning from $50 to $99. The price for the stamp only remains the same. We will have another price adjustment in the near future. What we really want to do is not increase the price, but devote more time to martial artists who really care about their good name and image. We will be creating packages instead of selling just “self-inking stamps.” The starting price will be higher, but the true value you will receive will also be higher. We have been providing stamps but have not been giving you the advice on how to use them and make them really work to enhance your personal brand. Now we are going to do that.

You will be given a special discount if you have purchased school or instructor stamps in the past and would like to upgrade to the package offering. What you have paid can be applied to the new package price plus you will receive an extra discount. We will send you the details via e-mail.

A typical technical or literal translation can be done by a native Chinese language speaker with adequate understanding of both written Chinese and written English. Translating a certificate, however, requires a much higher level of language skill plus greater understanding of both cultures. The reason is that most serious certificates are written in Classical Chinese, also known as Literary Chinese, which a traditional style of written Chinese based on the grammar and vocabulary of ancient China. This type of Chinese is different from any modern spoken form of Chinese.

Here is an example of a martial arts certificate translation we recently completed.

The original text:

“Be it known that the named individual has appeared before the governing council of Feng Quan Si Wu Shu.  After examination in the science of Zhen Shou Dao, the named person has satisfactorily passed examination and has attained the rank of _______ (rank attained)”

The Chinese translation:

Note that:

1. The Chinese translation retains the essence of the original English text but is written in the proper Chinese order that reads the most authentically. In English the name of the governing council appears first and then the style (Zhen Shou Dao), but in Chinese translation, in this particular case, it is more proper to mention the governing council at the end.
    
2. Each word and each name can be translated many ways. Often the literal translation is not the best translation. The words we used were carefully chosen to retain the meaning and yet demonstrate authenticity with a high language level.
    
3. The sentences were formed so they have exactly the same number of characters, a form of symmetry that is valued by the Chinese because it demonstrates mastery of the language.

We have created this large 11″ by 17″ medium-weight cardstock black belt martial arts certificate for Anshin Arashi Budo Bugei Kai. The client, Dr. Vernon Love, provided the beautiful vector aikido artwork and we created the unique layout and added the black belt heading, Japanese translation, and typesetting. The images below show the way the certificate looks after adding instructor stamps and a security edge stamp.

Concept 3
 

Final version

The header is a black belt across the top of the certificate with the organization’s name in English and in Japanese kanji. Japanese kanji is the Japanese adaptation of Chinese characters.

The school, Anshin Arashi Budo Bugei Kai, practices Aikido, Aiki Ju-jutsu, and judo. It is heavy into throws, especially aiki-type throws. The image in the center is a good representation of what the school does. The same image is also used as a watermark in the background to help prevent forgery.

On the right side of the certificate is a description of the school and art in Japanese. It shows that all members achieving the specified rank have been certified by the Ryu Soke’s personal authority.

On the left side is a typical diploma format and text in English: “This certifies that [name] has successfully completed all of the requirements and standards required for promotion to [rank] in the art of [name of the art] and is entitled to all of the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.”

We provide Word and PDF templates that allow the client to easily customize the name, rank, and art on the certificate. Since the certificate is 11 inches tall and 17 inches wide, a wide-format printer is needed to print onto the certificate.

“I like it just how it is, everything is perfect, print it up. Thanks, V. Love, MD”

“I am really pleased, I know I gave you a very difficult order, and you did excellent. I will pass your company’s name to all of my martial art associates. Thanks, Vernon M. Love, MD“

Advanced Calligraphy Set

Good Characters | Authentikan has worked with Lam Sam Yick, one of the most reputable Chinese brush makers for over a hundred years, to develop this quality calligraphy kit (limited supply) for the advanced calligrapher.

Unlike unbranded calligraphy kits that are good-looking but low quality, this kit’s maker has put its reputation behind the product and the quality is guaranteed.

Includes four top grade brushes, one ink stick, one ink stone, one brush rest, and one absorbant felt. Packaged in a wooden storage case.

Beginner’s Calligraphy Set

This calligraphy set has three brushes, one ink stick, one ink stone, one brush rest, and one water dropper. The wooden carrying and storage box is made to protect your Calligraphy Kit. The case will last for a very long time. It measures 11-5/16″ x 3-3/4 ” x 1-15/16″. The entire kit weights 1.13 lbs.

Martial Arts School Heavy-Duty Kanji Embosser 

Kachi-do.com is a premier designer, distributor and supplier of martial arts equipment in UK.

Q: Can you convert my English Chinese name to Fukienese & Mandarin? How much will it cost?

A: Thank you for your inquiry and interest in our products. We would be more than pleased to translate your name for you. You can find the cost and detailed information at this link.

http://www.goodcharacters.com/name/index.html

We look forward to serving you.

Q: I’m interested in the large blank wall scroll large blank wall scroll you have available. Is this product available in smaller sizes?

A: The wall scroll is unfortunately only stocked in one size; however, if you are interested in ordering 50 or more, we can customize the scroll to any size you desire.

Certificate Front

These full-color, single- or dual-sided certificates are created on medium weight cardstock and are customized to meet your needs. Inspired by your business, these certificates incorporate your logo, and/or elements of your logo, such as specific colors or patterns, to provide a unique and more cohesively integrated design. This sample certificate, created for Good Characters, has its enlarged logo on the certificate back, incorporates a scaled down version of the logo in the certificate face corners, and displays the website on the lower left front. A security watermark is added to the certificate front center to prevent forgery and to further authenticate it. Our certificates look traditional, but are designed for use with modern technology. We recommend using a laser printer for sharper text, but an inkjet can also be used.