About Hapkido

What  Hapkido can teach us

 Hapkido teaches a range of techniques largely developed for self-defence and the defence of others. Hapkido also provides a framework for the development of the character through the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual values.

Physical Hapkido techniques are characterised by a constant flow of striking, blocking, holding, and  throwing techniques.

Hapkido integrates 8 key areas :

1.     Striking

2.     Kicking

3.     Avoidance and Blocking

4.     Holds

5.     Locks

6.     Throws

7.     Weapons

8.     Internal techniques (meditation, breathing, internal energy development)

In Hapkido , the techniques of circular redirection of attack are initiated with a combination of hand and foot strikes followed by shorter locking and pinning movements, resulting in a direct response to the attack. The emphasis in Hapkido is initially on physically invigorating movements, blocks, strikes and kicks, suitable for younger more energetic students.

Hapkido provides a number of benefits :

·        Hapkido structured group training, discipline & fitness

·        Hapkido basic self-defence techniques suitable for unarmed defence

·        Structured formal patterns of practice including kicking, punching

·        Dynamic joint locks, throws, and attacker restraint

·        Weapons training for self defence including baton, short stick, walking cane, jo staff, short sword and knife defence

·        Defence close protection (body guard) basics