The enso ('circle') is one of the deepest symbols in Japanese Zen. The enso is the revelation of a world of the spirit without beginning and end. The Zen circle of enlightenment reflects that transforming experience - perfectly empty yet completely full.
Just as there are stages of growth and change, Jiu-jitsu's colored belt ranks hold a similar representation of prolonged development and dedication. The ranked enso illustrates the cyclical journey that all Jiu-jitsu practitioners embark on—an unending and unyielding journey towards holistic mastery.
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