The patch created for The Institute of Limalama Original No-Ka-Oi carries several meaningful elements. The term Limalama, which means "hand of wisdom" in Polynesian, is incorporated, as Grandmaster Nuñez was one of the original six masters who instituted the Limalama organization. As the creator and founder of NO-KA-OI, this patch combines Kenpo and Limalama's best elements through Richard's hard work and experimentation. The word Original is for the creator and founder of Limalama NOKAOI, Grandmaster Nuñez, who emerged from the fusion of Kenpo and LimaLama martial arts. The term NOKAOI, which means "the Best" in Polynesian, represents the essence of the organization. The colors used in the patch, red and black with traces of gold, are the same colors worn by King Kamehameha The Great, a Hawaiian warrior and chieftain, representing the royal standard of Hawaiian ancestry. The patch incorporates elements from Kenpo roots and signifies "The Best" in Hawaiian.

The primary concept of The Institute is to harmonize different fighting arts within Limalama, the art of self-defense, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of the Limalama system. The outer shape of the patch is influenced by Kenpo Karate, which was brought to the United States from the Hawaiian Islands in the 1950s. The red outer border represents the new martial art system, NO-KA-OI, while the black inside frame represents the uniforms of the first generation of the Limalama Black Belt Association of Instructors and students. The color gold in the patch represents Polynesian King Kamehameha I, a powerful warrior leader born in 1758.