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what is hapkido?
The self-defense system that we teach is called Hapkido. It is an internationally recognized system of self-defense training which is known for its extreme versatility and comprehensive discipline of self protection. Hapkido includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling, ground defensives, weapons disarming techniques and the use of selected weapons.
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Who Can Learn Our System of Self-Defense?
Anyone can learn this system. If you desire to learn a comprehensive Martial Art, then Hapkido is for you. All one needs to do is look at the headlines to see the importance of learning self-defense in order to protect themselves from the violence facing each and every one of us.
Choi, Yong Sul - Founder of Korean Hapkido
The history of Korean Hapkido is closely linked with its creator, Korean-born Choi, Yong Sul (1904-1986). Choi’s life was heavily influenced by the historical conflicts between Korea and Japan that ravaged Korea in the early to mid-20th century.
Hapkido's Three Principles.
On the "hard-soft" scale of martial arts, hapkido stands somewhere in the middle, employing "soft" techniques similar to aikido and "hard" techniques reminiscent of taekwondo and tangsoodo. Even the "hard" techniques, though, emphasize circular rather than linear movements.
