
Master
Park Martial Arts training is an action philosophy. It utilizes Hapkiyudo, Taekwondo, Judo, Yudo, Hapkido, Hwarangdo, Jujitsu, Aikido, and Korean martial arts and other Oriental martial arts. It is
designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body, mind and spirit
exercises as well as being a way of life.
The philosophy
of Master Park Martial Arts (MPMA) is to build a more peaceful
world. To accomplish this goal MPMA begins with the individual.
MPMA strives to develop the character, personality and positive
attitudes and characteristics in its students that will allow
them to become the kind of people that strive toward the "end
goal".
MPMA training works
to develop the positive aspects of an individual's personality:
Respect, Courtesy, Goodness, Trustworthiness, Loyalty, Humility,
Courage, Patience, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control,
an Indomitable Spirit and a sense of responsibility to help
and respect others. This takes a great deal of hard training
and many do not reach far enough to achieve perfection in
all of these aspects. However, it is the physical, mental
and inner effort which the individual puts forth that develops
the positive attributes and image of both the individual and
how he or she perceives others.
By helping mold
an individual into a well-rounded and responsible person,
MPMA instills in its students the principles that are learned
through his martial arts training, thus allowing each students
to pass on to others what he has learned through his personal
actions.
By practicing Master
Park Martial Arts, one can benefit in these ways:
PHYSICALLY –
One can develop good coordination, gain strength, increase
flexibility and improve cardiovascular conditioning. From
all of these physical practices, one can have a strong body.
MENTALLY –
One can build self-confidence, gain better judgment and improve
self-control. From all of these mental disciplines, one can
have a sound mind.
PHILOSOPHICALLY
– While developing a strong body and a sound mind, it
is appropriate to learn the valuable philosophical tools and
lessons in life offered by MPMA. Among these lessons:
- The way to be
honest, always standing for justice.
- How to respect
and help others.
- The meaning
of loyalty and courtesy.
Incorporating these
aspects into one's life will build for them the ability to
be strong, to be humble, to be gentle, and to maintain self-respect.
MPMA philosophy emphasizes good health, happiness, generosity
and a sense of value, freedom, justice and peace. All of these
inspire independence and coexistence. It is a guide for the
formation of outstanding character.

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