Our Philosophy
What is Ji Do Kwan?
Ji Do Kwan is a figure inside of a circle which is enveloped by a eight flower petals. The circle represents love, novelty and happiness. The flower is a lotus, which signifies representative of life, health, honor, service and luck.
Followers of the Ji Do Kwan live the philosophy upon which the art is built: to spread Ji Do Kwan throughout the different continents and the world. The Ji Do Kwan philosophy relies on the principle of getting up an eighth time after falling seven times. It means to always stand back up after all the issues and conflicts and never to give up.
The Eight Matters of Solemnity
- View Rightly
- Feel Rightly
- Think Rightly
- Speak Rightly
- Order Rightly
- Contribute Rightly
- Use Abilities
- Conduct Rightly
The Ji Do Kwan Pledge
- I will observe the rules and absolutely obey the order of Ji Do Kwan.
- I will attain physical and mental discipline in the spirit of Ji Do Kwan.
- I will devote myself to the creation of new tradition and achievement of Ji Do Kwan.