RYUKYU JAPAN KARATE-DO

劉 (Ryū): 

This is the first Chinese character in the name of Ru Ru Ko, the Chinese martial arts master who taught Norisato Nakaima.

衛 (Ei): 

This is the Chinese name of the Ryuei-ryu founder, Norisato Nakaima.

流 (Ryū): 

This character means "style" or "school".

The Ryuei-ryu emblem is rich with symbolism, conveying the style's history, philosophy, and origins. The official emblem includes Chinese and Japanese characters and a symbolic globe, representing both its past and modern international presence. 

Key elements of the emblem
The emblem tells the story of Ryuei-ryu: its lineage from Chinese master Ryu Ryu Ko, its passing down through the Nakaima family, and its expansion from Okinawa to become an internationally practiced martial art. The combination of Japanese and Chinese influences is a visual representation of the style itself, which blended Chinese martial arts with Okinawan traditions. The emphasis on unification and global spread highlights Ryuei-ryu's public evolution from a secret family style

一 (Ichi): 

This character for the number "one" symbolizes the beginning, representing the foundation and origin of the style.

Rising sun:

The red rising sun in the background represents Japan, where Okinawa is located.

White globe: 

The globe represents the world, symbolizing the global reach of Ryuei-ryu as it has expanded from its origins in Okinawa.

White stripes: 

Underneath the globe are seven white stripes, representing the seven continents and symbolizing unification. Meaning and interpretation

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