The Hwarang warrior corps was given a code of ethics in which to help govern their actions on the battlefield and during times of peace. This code of ethics, called Hwarangdo O-Gae, was composed and given to the Hwarang warriors by the venerable teacher, Won Gwang Bopsa.
The modern founder of Hwa Rang Do, Dr. Joo Bang Lee, created what is called the Hwarangdo Kyo-Hoon, or nine virtues. Together they make up what is called the Hwarangdo Meng-sae, or the arts code of conduct.
This code is what separates us from most all the other Martial Art and martial sport organizations. At the onset of the students training in a Hwa Rang Do® Academy, they learn of the Hwarangdo code of conduct.
The O-gae (Five Rules):
1. (Il) Sa Kun E Choong – Loyalty to One’s Country.
2. (E) Sa Chin E Hyo – Loyalty to One’s Parents and Teachers.
3. (Sam) Kyo Woo E Shin – Trust and Brotherhood Among Friends.
4. (Sa) Im Jun Moo Tae – Courage Never Retreat In The Face Of The Enemy.
5. (Oh) Sal Saeng You Taek – Justice Never to Take A Life Without A Cause.
The Kyo-Hoon (Nine Virtues):
1. In – Humanity.
2. Oui – Justice.
3. Yea – Courtesy.
4. Ji – Wisdom.
5. Shin – Trust.
6. Sun – Goodness.
7. Duk – Virtue.
8. Choong – Loyalty.
9. Young – Courage.
