The ultimate goal of the Moo Duk Kwan school is building in its practitioners in mental and physical strength, and the ability to deal with both inner and outer conflict with forthrightness and virtue.

The art we practice is Soo Bahk Do, the style is Moo Duk Kwan. Moo = Stop conflict or to want peace, Duk = Virtue and Kwan = School. The Moo Duk Kwan philosophy draws from Confucianism, Taoism and the code of conduct taught to the Hwa Rang (Korean Knights).

The Moo Duk Kwan philosophy is one based on action: in the Moo Duk Kwan action leads to understanding theory. We believe like Confucius said "Action speaks louder than words," so there are strict guidelines and traditional protocols in the Moo Duk Kwan style.

GrandMaster Hwang Kee wrote "Rockets fly to the moon, the rocket evolved from the Wright brothers' airplane, which can be traced to the theories of Leonardo Da Vinci. It appears that rockets were developed through difficult endeavors and studies over many years. In the state of the martial art the present is based on history of the past." So we in the Moo Duk Kwan school follow a disciplined traditional philosophy.

Five Moo Do Values

Our organization, the Moo Duk Kwan, is strong because of the people who are in it--the same people who study the Soo Bahk Do art and believe in what it can do. To make this organization stronger, we must be proud of what we have.

To truly be proud of something you should understand it. Strive to further understand our:

• history
• tradition
• discipline/respect
• philosophy
• technique

Eight Key Concepts

• Yong Gi - Courage
• Chung Shin Tong Il - Concentration
• In Neh - Endurance
• Chung Jik - Honesty
• Kyum Son - Humility
• Him Cho Chung - Control of power
• Shin Chook - Tension and relaxation
• Wan Gup - Speed control

Ten Articles of Faith in Training

1. Be loyal to your country
2. Be obedient to your parents
3. Be loving between husband and wife
4. Be cooperative between brothers and sisters
5. Be respectful to your elders
6. Be faithful to your teacher
7. Be faithful to your friends
8. Face conflict with justice and honor
9. Never retreat in battle
10. Always finish what you start

Student Creeds

The student creeds are part of the children's training, to help them set their intention for personal growth as a result of Soo Bahk Do.

Creed #1

-- I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would impair my mental growth or physical health.

Creed #2

-- I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

Creed #3

-- I intend to us the skills I learn in class constructively and defensively; to help myself and my fellow man, and never be abusive or offensive.