I wanted to use the city skyline as the client suggested along with the symbol for chikara of which I chose to go with a more traditional handpainted look. I also wanted to accentuate the Rising Sun and really make that a central point. I chose not to go the wave route because it is such an iconic piece of art that there is really no way to make it your own. I hope you like it. Thank you!
Awesome logo! Can you try switching the shades of red so that the city is darker and the rest of the red is lighter. Perhaps with it going from bright (like the city is now) just above the darker city, then fading to a bit darker as it goes higher away from the city. Kind of like it the sun is coming up from behind the city.