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The concept of Ki in Soo Bahk Do training revolves around the notion of energy or life force. The ancients believed that the body, consisting mainly of water and blood, can be stimulated and energized through breath, which they considered hot like fire. By activating the breath through Neh Gong Bup, they believed that the blood would be stimulated, generating Ki or life energy. This process enables the blood to flow more easily through the body, nourishing the cells and providing vitality.

In Moo Duk Kwan training, sincere effort is categorized into three key areas: Shim Gong, Neh Gong, and Weh Gong, which work together harmoniously:

• Shim Gong involves sincere mental effort, starting with the right intention known as Uido, to achieve the desired outcome. Maintaining a centered mind (choong shim) is crucial through focused intent on the dan jun.
• Neh Gong focuses on sincere internal effort, specifically on breath control originating from the dan jun. Visualizing the expansion and contraction of the dan jun with breath helps generate energy, akin to cooking rice, within the body.
• Weh Gong pertains to sincere physical effort, emphasizing movements centered around the huri or waist. By connecting with the earth through a strong stance and utilizing proper line, speed, and technique aesthetics, practitioners can channel the energy (ki) generated through correct breathing to move their body effectively.

By integrating these three aspects of training and maintaining a focus on the dan jun, practitioners can achieve the right action and enhance their techniques to embody the principles of Moo Duk Kwan.