The Eagle
Students wearing the NVHA eagle on their uniforms have attained an advancing level of skills in their pursuit of Hapkido. The pursuit of Hapkido is an experience that lasts a lifetime. The positive attitude of our members is represented by outstanding dedication and desire to learn; boundless energy; endless spirit; and a willingness to share and to help others learn.
The eagle represents the best that is in us – courage, responsibility, leadership – the ultimate goal of our training is to make each of us a better individual through our own growth and the growth of others around us.
The Eagle and the Wolf
There is a great battle that rages inside me. One side is the soaring eagle. Everything the eagle stands for is good and true and beautiful, and it soars above the clouds. Even though it dips down among the valleys, it lays its eggs on the mountain tops.
The other side of me is the howling wolf. And that raging, howling wolf represents the worst that is in me. He eats upon my downfalls and justifies himself by his presence in the pack.
Who wins this great battle? THE ONE I FEED!
(Attributed to Grand Master JR West) 
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