National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Association
The National Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu Karate Association patch was designed by Master Barnes and shares the same symbology as the A.O.K.A. patch as it applies to the Tori, the Flaming Sai, and the white background. The Circular shape of the patch and the associated trim represents the never ending nature of the study of martial arts, the completeness of the Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu style and the unity and togetherness of the association. The circular shape also represents the Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu style and the unity and togetherness of the association. The circular shape also represents Isshin-Shorin-Go Ryu a complete martial arts system, that is always expanding and improving.