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Mission Statement  

The purpose of the World United Hapkido Association is to create a positive contribution to society by instilling positive characteristics in each and every student who participates in our program.  These characteristics create a better person as well as a more productive member of society.

    The World United Hapkido Association strives to utilize only the most effective instructional methods.  We strive to teach the most effective yet practical self-defense techniques while maintaining our devotion to developing the characteristics of each student.

    If every student becomes a better person and maintains a positive attitude along with the willingness to put forth 100% effort in everything he/she attempts in life, we can freely say we have accomplished our goal.

            --Grandmaster D.T. Rogers in an excerpt from the W.U.H.A. Curriculum Manual.

The Meaning of the W.U.H.A. Symbol

    The W.U.H.A. was founded by Grandmaster Rogers to promote and unify hapkido throughout the world.  The symbol represents various beliefs that we adhere to.  The Ying Yang represents harmony and opposing forces such as good and evil, light and darkness, resistance and acceptance, etc.  The diamond represents strength and the main linear directions which hapkido practitioners move in, which are angles as opposed to front, back, left, right.   The clenched fist represents power and focus.  The cane represents that we study weapons, primarily the cane, staff, sword, and short staff.  The dove with the olive branch represents peace and liberty, which is our ultimate goal for ourselves and others.  Hapkido is a defensive art and should never be used to attack unless absolutely necessary to defend one's self, family, or country.  Finally the circle represents the universe and Yu Won Wha (soft circular harmony), which is essential in the application all of our techniques. 

Code of Ethics

    Students of the W.U.H.A. are expected to learn the Code of Ethics, and apply the Code both in and out of the Dojang.  These points should be stressed in life as well as Hapkido.  Application of this Code of Ethics will assist each student in developing a better character resulting in a better person.

1. I will seek the best in all people and attempt to make them feel worthwhile.

2. I will maintain a positive attitude and convey it to everyone I meet.

3. I will refrain from making negative statements about anyone.

4. I will strive to be the best at whatever I do.

5. I will use my mistakes as lessons and utilize this knowledge to achieve greater endeavors in the future.

6. I will always promote love, happiness, loyalty, and respect in my home, family and extended martial arts family.

7. I will demonstrate respect for all people in authority.

8. I will remain loyal to my country, family, and friends, obeying the laws of the land at all times.

9. I will be open to others' ideas; however, I will remain steadfast in my beliefs knowing them to be accurate and true.

10. I will share in others' success as though it was my own.

11. I will never violate the trust which has been instilled in me by using my skills to initiate violence.

12. I will utilize my skills to defend the defenseless, my friends, my family, my honor, (my) principles, and myself.

     --Grandmaster D.T. Rogers in an excerpt from the W.U.H.A. Curriculum Manual.