This is the ‘Moo Duk Kwan’ insignia: The fist in the center stands for justice. The leaves on the left side of the wreath represent peace and advancement in mankind. The leaves on the left represent the 14 states of Korea, the 3 seeds on the left side represent 3,000 LI, the distance from North Korea to South Korea. The 3 seeds on the right combined with the left represent 6 continents in which Tae Kwon Do has spread. The characters on the bottom-left translate to the Korean word Tae, The center Moo Duk and the bottom right Kwan.

The aspects of Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwan Do
Responsibility
Sincerity
Justice

There are 10 creeds of MDK

1.      Be loyal to your country
2.      Be obedient to your parents
3.      Be loveable between husband and wife
4.      Be cooperative between brothers
5.      Be respectful to your elders
6.      Be faithful between teacher and student
7.      Be faithful with friends
8.      Be just in killing
9.      Never retreat in battle
10.  Accompany your thoughts with actions and always finish what you start

11 points of emphasis on mental training

1.      Reverence for nature
2.      Physical concentration (Ki Up)
3.      Courtesy
4.      Modesty
5.      Thankfulness
6.      Self-sacrifice
7.      Cultivate Courage
8.      Chastity
9.      Be strong inside and mild outside
10.  Endurance
11.  Reading Ability

10 points of emphasis on physical development

1.      (Ki Up) vocal exhalation for thorastic strength
2.      Focus/sight
3.      Continuous balance
4.      Flexibility
5.      Correct muscle tone for maximum power
6.      High and low techniques
7.      Exactness of techniques
8.      Adjustments for proper distance
9.      Proper breathing for endurance
10.  Conditioning of the hands and feet

Principles of mediation

1.      Comfort
2.      Concentration on a thing or sound
3.      Clear headedness
4.      At oneness