Nisei Goju Chest--What Does It Represent

This is the chest patch of the Nisei GoJu Ryu practitioner. It was design by Carlos Serrano and approved by Grand Master Ruiz, Nisei GoJu Ryu's founder. What the Nisei emblem (chest patch) represents. White represents the purity of the cause. Red represent the blood that is shed in combat. Black represents the fraternal order of Black Belts. The five rays of the Sun represents the five steps of life in the martial arts. White Belt- Life of Humility, Green Belt - Life of Labor, Purple Belt -Life of Service, Brown Belt - Life of Prayer and Gratitude, Black Belt - Life of Meditation