Action Philosophy

Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan is an “Action Philosophy” based on the Moo Do (Martial Way / Discipline).  As the mission of our art is to achieve World Peace through improved human relations, this “Action” is needed to move towards this goal.  Without action and involvement our goals will never be met.  We use Soo Bahk Do to realize our full potential both physically and mentally to emphasize “Virtue in action” demonstrating courage, discipline, confidence and humility through our sincere efforts in training and our behavior towards others. 

8 Key Concepts

1. Yong Gi – Courage (Brave / Energy)
2. Chung Shin Tong Il – Concentration (Clean, Clear / God / Govern / One)
3. In Neh – Endurance (Endure / Patience)
4. Chung Jik – Honesty (Right / Straight)
5. Kyum Son – Humility (Humble / Humble)
6. Him Cho Chung – Control of Power (Power / Manage / Right)
7. Shin Chook – Tension and Relaxation (Relaxation, Expand / Tension, Contract)
8. Wan Gup – Speed Control (Slow / Fast)

10 Articles of Faith on Mental Training

1. Be loyal to one's country:  Sacrifice to fulfill your duty to your country and your people.  This is based on the spirit of Hwa Rang.
2. Be obedient to one's parent and elders:  Children should be dutiful to their parents and parents should be charitable to their children.
3. Be loving to one's husband or wife:  From the mother's body develops man's happiness, as harmony and affection form love between the sexes.
4. Be cooperative to your brothers:  Hold together with cooperation and concord.
5. Be respectful to elders:  Protect the rights of the weak with courtesy and modesty.
6. Be faithful to your teacher:  Learn the truth through practice of duty, loyalty, and affection.
7. Be faithful to friends:  Honor friendship and be peaceful and happy with harmony and faith towards all mankind.
8. Face combat only in justice and with honor:  Be able to distinguish between good and bad with fairness and rightfulness.
9. Never retreat in battle:  Sacrifice for justice with capability and bravery.
10. Always finish what you start:  Move to action with sureness and with hope.