HAPKIDO

The Three Primary Principles of Hapkido

1. The Water principle: Although water is one of natures softest substances it can create great force. It will freely flow to the lowest point without wasting any energy. Just by flowing it can eventually cut through stone and create deep canyons. A Hapkidoist should learn to flow like water.                                                                          
2. The Circular principle: The circular force principle is a fundamental principle of nature. In a technique for self-defense using this principle, force is never met with force. It is redirected by deflection. A Hapkidoist uses the momentum created by his opponents force against him.                                                                                                                                                           
3. Non-resistance principle:  A Hapkidoist who learns to apply the circular force principle in conjunction with the water principle will create true harmony between his mind and body. Meet force with minimum force to deflect and not to clash with an adversarys power.