Philosophy
Philosophy of Doju Ji Han Jae, the Nine Rules and the 14 Commandments
Sin Moo Hapkido is more than a martial art — it is a way of life that seeks harmony between the mind, body and spirit.
- Self-Control
- Positive Outlook
- Honesty
- Strength
- Courage
- Compassion
- Focus
- Discipline
- Balance
- Personal Development
- Mind, Body & Spirit Harmony
Our philosophy teaches that true strength comes from self-control, wisdom, humility and continuous personal growth, enabling students to face life's challenges with confidence and integrity. By combining discipline, meditation, breathing exercises and effective combat technique, practitioners develop balance, inner peace, resilience and a lifelong commitment to self-improvement.
The Original Nine Rules
Physical, Mental and Spiritual
Physical
- 1Good / healthy food and eating
- 2Healthy relationships
- 3Beneficial meditation
Mental
- 4Do not be angry
- 5Do not be sad
- 6Do not be greedy
Spiritual
- 7Water control
- 8Air control
- 9Sunshine control
14 Commandments of Sin Moo Hapkido
- 01Too much watching television or sitting at the computer dries out the blood.
- 02Too much sleep diminishes your Ki (adrenaline hormone).
- 03Sitting for a lengthy period of time creates muscle damage.
- 04Walking for a lengthy period of time creates tendon damage.
- 05Standing for a lengthy period of time creates bone damage.
- 06Don't talk too much.
- 07Don't sleep too much.
- 08Don't eat too much.
- 09Don't worry too much.
- 10Create a good appearance and good image.
- 11Correct talking.
- 12Correct looking.
- 13Correct healing.
- 14Correct thinking.
Doju Ji Han Jae created the above rules for everyone in Sin Moo to excel, and so that the future of Sin Moo Hapkido will flourish. Instructors and students have a responsibility to study and master all of his teachings and to research them, just as we have with the practice of the original nine rules.