Rock, Paper, Scissors,

The hand game called Rock, Paper, Scissors  while being an innocent game, may also be considered as symbolic of martial art combat philosophy.

The game is a western version of a 1800’s Japanese game called Jan Ken Po, or Janken or Ishikne (rock ken). It basically played in the same way as the older Japanese game. The game is enjoyed for its ease of play, its sudden reversals, and the quick thinking it requires.