$25.00
Shirts are now available for order. We will ship our orders first come first serve through USPS Priority Mail. Thank you for your support!
We are producing a limited edition Sick Kicks Japan Relief T-Shirt to help support the relief efforts in Japan. 100% of the proceeds from this shirt will go straight to the Japan Council Relief Fund to support their relief efforts. For more information please visit https://www.usjapancouncil.org/fund or facebook.com/sick.kicks
Shirt will be printed on a white Alstyle t-shirt. This image is a mock up of what will be the finalized version. The shirt will be printed with 2 colors (black and red).
*Artwork was hand drawn by Eric Tolentino.
Please help support our friends and family in Japan. Any questions or comments please email us at [email protected]
Here is the story and inspiration behind the T-shirt:
Koi fish, are a fixture of Japanese culture and play an important role in Japanese myths, legends, fables and stories. In many of those stories, Koi are transformed through their efforts and perseverance, able to climb waterfalls and become dragons. The Koi as a symbol represents perseverance in the face of adversity and strength of character or purpose. The Carp can also represent wisdom, knowledge, longevity, and loyalty.
In this image, in combination with flowing water, the koi symbolizes courage, achievement, and overcoming life’s obstacles.
In Japan, the koi has long been a symbol of masculinity and strength. Legends tell of it leaping up the falls at Dragon Gate. In the process it transformed into a dragon, proof of its successful struggle against the long odds. If caught, the koi is said to await the cutting knife without a quiver, in the manner of the Samurai warrior facing the sword. A popular fish like the koi has spawned many legends and myths over the centuries.
Hope you enjoy the shirt and help support Japan!
*The characters on the back of the shirt are "Courage" "Love" and "Hope". Along with our Sick Kicks logo and Eric's mon.
The purchase of this t-shirt will also enter you into our Sick Kicks Raffle. For more information please visit our facebook page