VIRTUES OF THE MARTIAL ARTIST
(Moo In Eue Duk Mok)
Moo In Eue Duk Mok (무인의 덕목, 武人的德目)
Translated as "The Virtues of the Warrior" or "Principles of the Warrior."
Moo (무, 武): War, combat, or martial art.
In (인, 人): Person or human.
Eue (의, 義): Justice, righteousness, or morality.
Duk (덕, 德): Virtue or ethics.
Mok (목, 目): Objective, purpose, or principle.
This concept reflects the ethical virtues that a warrior or martial artist must follow, such as justice, morality, and respect, promoting not only technical skill but also noble character.
Yun Ji Gi Hoe (운지기회, 運氣之會)
The Ki energy (기, 氣) is present in the creation and destruction of all things and in all living beings, even after death. The martial artist must cultivate beneficial Ki, using it for themselves and others.
Yun Ji Hoe (운지회, 運之會)
refers to the boundless and natural Ki, essential in martial practice.
Sim Shin Choong Hyoe (심신충효, 心信忠孝)
Choong (충, 忠): Loyalty to the people and the community.
Hyoe (효, 孝): Respect and obedience to parents and elders, recognizing their importance.
Shin (신, 信): Promotes mutual trust among friends and neighbors.
Sim (심, 心): Mutual respect among all people.
These virtues are the foundations that sustain society.
Moo Yea Hoe Guk (무예회국, 武藝會國)
Since ancient times, hands, stones, and sticks were used for defense. During the Three Kingdoms period, the systematic study of martial arts strengthened national defense.
These skills were passed down through generations of honorable warriors who protected the nation from invasions.
Today, martial arts are practiced for health, self-defense, and personal development. They also play a role in global cultural exchange.
The concept Guk Moo Yea Hoe (국무예회, 國武藝會)
preserves the martial spirit, promoting a strong body, a healthy mind, and positive values for the benefit of the nation and its people.