Philosophy of Hapkido
The Philosophy of Hapkido stems from three basic principles:
The first is HWA (non-resistance): yield to your opponent by meeting
force with minimum force to deflect and not clash with your opponent's power.
The second is WON (circular motion): the use of circular, fluid,
flowing movements are emphasized rather than linear movements.
The third is YOO (the water principle): total penetration of
an opponent's defenses through continual attack. Instead of opposing force, a Hapkidoist completes his opponent's movements
by "accepting his flow of energy as he aims it," and defeats him by "borrowing his own force."
Although Hapkido is an extremely effective means of self defense, this art goes beyond
the trappings of a simple fighting system. The practise of Hapkido incorporates spiritual development, and the focus
of learning is aimed at putting the mind and body in balance with the spirit, developing oneself as a person, and contributing
to society.
