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The Makoto in Makoto Ryu Gendai Ninjutsu kanji, taken from The Seven
Virtues of the Samurai, means truth in word and action, to follow truly
the Law of the Universe. It also means honesty and sincerity. The eagle
symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality. In
medieval and modern heraldry eagles are often said to indicate that the
armiger (person bearing the arms) was courageous, a man of action
and judicious. Where an eagle's wings were spread ("displayed") it was
said to indicate the bearer's role as a protector. All together the eagle
represents myself and/or my students flying with in the traditional
confines of Budo. The eagle then boldly flies out of the traditional form
expanding its boundaries. The Makoto Ryu kanji cannot be contained in
the ring of Budo, but the heart of the kanji stays true by remaining in
the Budo ring and not separating itself from it. So, in other words, the
Makoto Ryu Onmitsu Kai is an independent organization that defines
itself by pushing traditions to the limit by adding modern philosophies,
concepts, applications with traditional techniques while holding
true to the spirit of Budo.