The MKD logo

The Mom Ki Do Kwan Moosool is identified through two complementary logos: the school logo, which carries its martial philosophy, and the association logo, which roots the practice in Korean culture. None of their symbols were chosen at random.

The school logo

The Mom Ki Do Kwan Moosool logo is rich with symbols that reflect the philosophy of martial arts practice.

The hibiscus flower (Mugunghwa 무궁화)

Korea's national flower, it reminds us of the origin of our practice. Mugunghwa, whose name means “the eternal flower that never fades,” is a symbol widely used by official Korean institutions, such as the presidential emblem.

The three colours: the Sam Taegeuk (삼태극)

Blue represents heaven, red the earth and yellow humanity. Within the logo, blue stands for the body (the bruises from strikes), red for the spirit (the blood flowing in our veins) and yellow for the path we follow, which is the union at the top of the flower. We also owe loyalty to Korea, which passed on to us a particular martial culture.

The circle and the earth

The circle stands for universality: we must be closed neither to others nor to other styles. The earth, transparent, expresses this concept of universality concretely and reminds us that we are not alone in practising.

The body and the spirit

Placed on either side of the circle, they remind us that to stay on our path we must nurture these two essential elements: our body and our spirit.

The association logo

The association logo is made up of two main elements.

The magpie

The magpie, a bird widely found in Korea, is regarded as a symbol of good news, luck and happiness in Korean culture. Known for its striking black-and-white plumage, it is often seen as a messenger bringing positive omens, especially in moments of transition or change. In the martial arts, it symbolises the balance between strategy and agility, and through its social behaviour and intelligence it recalls the importance of collective discipline and community spirit. It also evokes the unity of yin and yang, an invitation to harmonise strength and suppleness in the quest for perfection.

The Sam Taeguk

The Sam Taeguk, a variation of the famous Korean taeguk symbol, represents the balance and interconnection between three fundamental forces of the universe: heaven (천), earth (지) and humankind (인). Deeply rooted in Asian philosophy, this motif reminds us that these three elements coexist in a perpetual cycle of creation and transformation.

In the martial arts, it symbolises the essential balance between spirit, body and technique: a disciplined spirit guides the body, the body gives form to technique, and technique refines the spirit. This triad reminds us that the martial arts are not merely physical exercise, but a quest for personal and universal harmony, built on humility and perseverance.