5 Elements

Myung Ri Hak or the 5 Element 4-Pillar Theory, is

part of the philosophical foundation of Joo Yuk. The 5

Elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and water represent

the types of energetic influences found in the universe.

Each element or Ki (energy) rhythm has the qualities of

the symbol, or form that represents it. For example, the

wood element does not mean a log, but the energetic nature of trees or plants. Myung Ri Hak

also recognizes that humanity is a smaller reflection of the larger universe, and that which

we see in nature can also be found within ourselves. The more one understands about

the 5 elements and their relationships, the more one can understand about themselves. The

relationship of the 5 Elements is dominated by two main aspects, the supporting or producing

cycle and the controlling or reducing cycle.

The producing cycle is as follows: Wood produces Fire, Fire produces Earth, Earth produces

Metal, Metal produces Water and Water produces Wood.

The controlling cycle is as follows: Wood controls Earth, Earth controls Water, Water

controls Fire, Fire controls Metal and Metal controls Wood.

All of the Elements have particular qualities such as a corresponding color, taste, Ki meridian

and internal organ, sense organ, time of day, season etc. All humans have one or more of the 5

elements in their character and personality. Knowing what your 5 elements (Ki Constitution)

are can help you to harmonize and balance your life, resulting in better health and more

fulfilling interactions. The sagacious ability of Grandmaster JiMong Choe to determine

your personal Ki Constitution can benefit you and those you care about, for the rest of

your life.