{"product_id":"shotokan-tiger-necklace-stainless-steel-karate","title":"Shotokan Tiger Necklace | Stainless Steel Karate Pendant | 56 cm Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength. Discipline. Shotokan spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarry your connection to karate beyond the dojo with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless steel Shotokan Tiger necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created for karateka who wear their passion with pride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing the distinctive tiger within a circle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 mm pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a bold statement with a clean, understated design. Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has a sturdy feel and the tiger pendant resists bending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with an approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 cm chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it’s a meaningful accessory for everyday wear or a thoughtful gift for a fellow karateka, instructor, or training partner, whether celebrating a grading, marking a milestone, or simply honoring their dedication to the art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eShotokan Tiger brings together strength, vigilance, and self-control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe tiger began with a “Tiger Scroll.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHoan Kosugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e designed it for the cover of Gichin Funakoshi’s first karate book in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. His inspiration was the Japanese expression \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTora no Maki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: literally “Tiger Scroll,” used for an authoritative manual or reference work. The tiger was a visual play on those words, and it became closely associated with Funakoshi’s dojo and later style of karate: Shotokan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIts traditional symbolism is powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e The tiger represents strength, courage, and tenacity. Karate explanations also draw on the traditional idea that the tiger “never sleeps” a metaphor for constant awareness and readiness, rather than a literal claim about the animal. For a karateka, that means remaining attentive and composed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe circle is often interpreted as controlled power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e The tiger has formidable strength, but that strength stays contained: a fitting image for someone who develops fighting ability alongside restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis necklace is a beautiful memento to express that meaning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe strength to act. The discipline to choose when.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder of the fire and control karateka bring to the dojo, and carry into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel (Gold and Silver varieties)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shotokan Tiger within a circular frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePendant diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePendant thickness: ~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChain length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 56 cm total\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pendant and chain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daisy's Cold Water Surf Team Store","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":62726679069059,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":62726679101827,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/5273\/9715\/files\/A33A9F47-2EA5-4B42-8E5B-33AB4D406416.jpg?v=1790801447","url":"https:\/\/store.daisyscoldwatersurfteam.com\/gd\/products\/shotokan-tiger-necklace-stainless-steel-karate","provider":"Daisy's Cold Water Surf Team Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}