Dugukan Martial Arts System
A PHILOSOPHY OR RELIGION
The Dugukan Martial Arts System, while not a religion, is closely associated with mystical concepts, customs, and beliefs from ancient cultures, highlighting the importance of both physical and inner character development. Practitioners often enhance their martial skills while cultivating discipline and respect for themselves and others, leading to a journey of self-discovery. This organization is a thorough initiative that fosters a community supporting holistic individual development. Contemporary or sport-focused schools frequently exclude these components, prioritizing interpersonal skills, fitness, or self-defense instead.
The Dugukan Martial Arts System teaches its practitioners to uphold core values and ancient practices that foster mental discipline and emotional and spiritual resilience. Such practice includes traditional elements, such as bowing to shrines and engaging in light service, meditation, or helping others, which serve as expressions of love and respect for the tradition and system of the arts, rather than acts of worship. These rituals enhance the practitioner's connection to their training and promote a more profound understanding of themselves and their lives' connectivity with all. By integrating these values, practitioners can not only improve their physical abilities but also cultivate a sense of purpose and responsibility toward others and contribute to the healing of life and nature on the planet.
