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Hapkido is a martial art originated in Korea. The literal meaning of the name is "
The way of coordination and internal power."
Hapkido is a complete martial art in that it consists of: dynamic striking and kicking
techniques very similar to Tae Kwon Do, both hard and soft style deflection techniques,
throws, take-downs, ground-fighting, and extensive joint locking techniques.
Hapkido is the combination
of two KoreanMartial Arts -
Yool Sool which comes from
the Japanese art known as
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu and
Tae Kyon which is an
ancient Korean Kicking
Skill that was widespread
during the time of the
Three Kingdoms.
One should always try to avoid
violence, but if someone grabs
you, attempts to strike you, or
physically assaults you in any
way, it has escalated beyond
words, and you are left with
the only option which is to
defend yourself.
Hapkido diverts or suppresses an attacker's flow of energy peacefully, this diversion allows one to use the
attackers power against himself leading to the attackers defeat.
Through the use of pressure on certain skeletal joints and pressure points,very little strength is needed to
overcome an opponent.
Hapkido not only redirects the attack,
but turns it back against the attacker and
follows through with offensive techniques
which may control his violence or render
him incapable of further antagonistic
actions. The Hapkido practitioner is in
complete control of the confrontation,
defusing the aggression without the need
for uncontrolled damage.
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The practice of Hapkido provides
complete physical conditioning
improving balance, posture,
flexibility, timing, quickness,
muscle tone, and joint strength,
while building confidence
through physical
and mental discipline.
The aim of Hapkido is the welfare of the practitioner.
Not only will skills in self-defense be attained, but more importantly will be the focus on an individuals
character development. A well rounded personality can be realized only if the spirit is right. Courtesy,
Respect, Modesty, Loyalty, Generosity, and Dedication are not only the source, but also the rewards of
Hapkido.
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The way of coordination and internal power."
Hapkido is a complete martial art in that it consists of: dynamic striking and kicking
techniques very similar to Tae Kwon Do, both hard and soft style deflection techniques,
throws, take-downs, ground-fighting, and extensive joint locking techniques.
Hapkido is the combination
of two KoreanMartial Arts -
Yool Sool which comes from
the Japanese art known as
Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jutsu and
Tae Kyon which is an
ancient Korean Kicking
Skill that was widespread
during the time of the
Three Kingdoms.
One should always try to avoid
violence, but if someone grabs
you, attempts to strike you, or
physically assaults you in any
way, it has escalated beyond
words, and you are left with
the only option which is to
defend yourself.
Hapkido diverts or suppresses an attacker's flow of energy peacefully, this diversion allows one to use the
attackers power against himself leading to the attackers defeat.
Through the use of pressure on certain skeletal joints and pressure points,very little strength is needed to
overcome an opponent.
Hapkido not only redirects the attack,
but turns it back against the attacker and
follows through with offensive techniques
which may control his violence or render
him incapable of further antagonistic
actions. The Hapkido practitioner is in
complete control of the confrontation,
defusing the aggression without the need
for uncontrolled damage.
\
The practice of Hapkido provides
complete physical conditioning
improving balance, posture,
flexibility, timing, quickness,
muscle tone, and joint strength,
while building confidence
through physical
and mental discipline.
The aim of Hapkido is the welfare of the practitioner.
Not only will skills in self-defense be attained, but more importantly will be the focus on an individuals
character development. A well rounded personality can be realized only if the spirit is right. Courtesy,
Respect, Modesty, Loyalty, Generosity, and Dedication are not only the source, but also the rewards of
Hapkido.
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