Rules & Virtues
Conduct
Korean
folklore teaches that two Hapkido warriors asked the Buddist high
priest, Wong Kwang Bopsa, for rules that they could follow
without taking on the secluded lives of monks.The priest studied
the moral principals of Buddhism and the martial arts codes
of chivalry to devise an ethical system which he summarized
in five
rules and nine virtues.The martial artist requires something
larger than ego and self-interest to sustain the commitment
needed to
study.
Five Rules
1. Loyalty
to one's country.
2. Loyalty to one' parents.
3. Trust and brotherhood among friends.
4. Courage never to retreat in the face of the enemy.
5. Justice never to take a life without cause.
Nine Virtues
Humanity, Justice, Courtesy, Wisdom, Trust, Goodness, Virtue,
Loyalty, and Courage
Our Creed:
To build true self-confidence through knowledge in the mind,
honesty in the heart, and strength in the body. To develop
love and trust with your family and friends, show respect to
seniors, and to form a strong and happy world. Never
fight for selfish goals, but to defend life, justice, and peace. |
