The 3 Essential Sources of Energy by KJN Ronald Stone

The 3 Essential Sources of Energy by KJN Ronald Stone

As a Hapkido enthusiast it is important to understand why “Ki” or energy is important to our practice. In order to understand the three essential sources of energy, one must picture a person standing out in an open field. We must envision this individual, then observe the elements that exist immediately around him: the sky, the earth and himself. When all of these elements exist in harmony, then all will exist in good health.

Chon: Sky Energy.

     The Sun’s energy is vital in Chon. Everything that lives must be nourished directly or indirectly from the sun’s energy. Every creature on earth depends on the sun to grow and live, such as vegetables, trees and animals. The sun also perpetuates the movement of the earth with temperature changes, through the evaporation of water, to cause precipitation and the movement of clouds and winds. Sun exposure helps produce vitamin D in the human body. The sun’s energy is positive (Yang) in eastern philosophy.

     The moon’s energy is negative (Um), therefore maintaining balance of the Sky Energy (Um & Yang) against the sun’s negative energy. Earth (Gee) Energy and Human (In) Energy are balanced from the interchanging cycles of the sun and moon.

     Gravity is an indicating force that the energy of the universe is balanced and in perpetual motion. The solar system is made up of planets and moons in constant motion, revolving in orbits around the sun. Gravity keeps these courses, so as not to cause a disruption on the balance of the universe. Gravity is a force that exists without explanation. This theory also applies to the infinite universe at large.

Gee: Earth Energy.

     The earth is the nourishing source of our food and the place where our grain, vegetables and fruits grow. It is also the place where the animals will obtain their food and to produce the meat for consumption of the other animals. Animals would then become the food of the earth as they die and leave essential minerals for the soil to grow more plants for the cycle to continue and so on.

     The human body is made of the same variety of elements as the earth because the human body is nourished by the earth. When people have a deficiency of minerals or vitamins, this is a direct consequence of a poor diet. So the popular saying, “We are what we eat,” is important to remember.

In: Human Energy.

     Human Energy is a conversion of the Sky Energy and the Earth Energy and the Earth Energy, which takes place in the human body. Sky Energy is obtained through the sun’s rays and the oxygen that we breathe, while Earth Energy is absorbed through the nourishing things we consume. Sky and Earth Energy are always obtained in combination. Human Energy is dependent on Sky and Earth Energy and all of these elements must exist in order to support life on earth.

     With this new understanding we can see the relationships between our man standing in the field and his surroundings as a flow of energy. The sun and air provide Chon, while the earth provides Gee and the two balance each other. The Chon and Gee are combined by the man, to be used in his work as In. The elements of the plants and even the man will eventually be returned to the earth to be used again, as will the results of his physical labor. However, his mental and spiritual labor can have a more lasting effect.

     If you want to become physically, mentally and spiritually strong, you must gain energy from all three sources and keep them in balance. Knowing the three essential sources of energy is the first step in improving your health and happiness.

About the author: R.W. Stone is currently a practicing veterinarian in Central Florida.  He is an avid horseman, a master ranked martial artist, a best-selling western author, and a firearms enthusiast. After joining a martial arts school in 1970 Stone started studying Yudo with a Korean grandmaster.  He eventually became a member of the Judo team of the University of Illinois.  It was at the University that a Korean classmate and friend introduced him to Tae Kwon do.  After graduating veterinary college, he found the martial arts becoming too sports oriented and eventually after moving from Miami to Central Florida he sought out a Hapkido grandmaster. Currently Stone is ranked 8th dan in Haemukwan Hapkido, a 4th dan in Daehan Yudo and a second dan in Kukki Taekwondo.  He is the Hapkido instructor at the American Dragon Martial Arts Academies. 

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