The Shuri-Ryu Patch

    Three Roots of the Pine tree - Power, Speed & Form / Body, Mind, Spirit.

    Trunk- Strength, Longevity & Endurance (Character).

    Branches- Growth and Progress also it is referred to represent the 12 meridians

    Individual Branches - refer to belt levels white, yellow, blue, green, purple, brown, and the top is black.

    Red Sun - Sun give life to the system

    The colors on the seal represent .

    White- Purity

    Black- Steadfastness and stubbornness of a karateka.

    Green- Everlasting

    Red- Courage

    Circle- Everything returns to the source.

    The pine tree patch is worn on the left sleeve two inches above the sleeve 
    end not on the crease, set so it can be seen  from the front with the arm 
hanging naturally. The different patches stand for levels of skill and knowledge.