Steps on the Hapki way
An attacker throws a punch, I blend with his energy and throw him… that’s Hapki (harmonious energy).
A man on the street speaks to me aggressively, insulting me. I wave him off and walk away. That’s Hapki as well.
A stranger smiles and says, “Good morning.” I smile back and return the greeting. That too is Hapki.
These are all steps on the way that is Hapkido.
I’m not pretending that Hapkido is a religion. But a “do” is a way of life. In this case, a way of life based on harmonizing energy, persistence (water principle) and flexibility (reed in the wind principle).