Mo Duk 武德 - Rules for Hung Gar Kuen

In traditional martial arts there are certain "rules" for social interaction. These rules were set up directly by the monks of Shaolin and Wu Dang monastary or from the leading masters of the various kung fu systems. According to these rules the students has been selected, weather they are worthy to learn the kung fu style. The new students were first instructed by an advanced student, while the master watching their behavior. Only when the new student pass this "examination", he was accepted and personaly instructed by the master.

This rules are known as Mo Duk 武德 (= kanton Dialect "Marial Arts moral virtue"; mandarin Dialect "Wu De").

 

These moral principles are inseperable linked to the traditional chinese martial arts.

 

 

Follow the rules and show discipline

 

Develop a sense of order and justice, respect your parents and your master

 

Be polite and kind to your follow students, help and support them 

 

Keep a high moral character, avoid bad thoughts

 

Practice diligently and conscientiously. Never place yourself against your kung fu

 

Be peaceful and patient, avoid unnecessary conflicts

 

Be friendly and kind to all people

 

Protect the weak and support the peace with your martial arts skills

 

Never forget from whom you have learned your kung fu

 

Honor the founders and always remember your master and his teachings