HAPKIDO
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World Academy Han Min Jok Hapkido beginner class of 2004
Master George Tapia with
Grand Master Seo, In Sun
President of Han Min Jok
World Kido Federation
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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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GM In Sun Seo with Master Tapia
tel: (702) 682-7523