HAPKIDO
HAPKIDO
Hapkido is a powerful and innovative Korean martial art. Literally translated, the word Hap means coordination of harmony, Ki denotes the essence of power, and Do means the art, or the way.
Hapkido employs powerful kicking techniques like Korean Tae Kyon, throwing techniques like Japanese Aikido and Jujitsu, and hand techniques like Chinese Kenpo. It is concise and practical, the result of a 1300 year pursuit of the ultimate lifestyle.
History of Hapkido
Thirteen centuries ago, the land currently occupied by North and South Korea consisted of three kingdoms - Kokuryo, Paikche and Silla. The people of Kokuryo were known for their military and intellectual skills (head). The Silla were craftsman (hands). The Paikche were agrarian (feet).
During this time it was felt that the security of many lay in the strength, physical and mental endurance of a select few. A group of elite young noblemen developed a "way of life". The "way" was based upon strict adherence to a code of ethics and disciplined life style dedicated to living in harmony with the natural laws of the universe. This "way" came to be known as Hwarangdo.
Wars and insurrections were a common way of life. King Chin-Heung in concert with the Mogols succeeded in overthrowing the rulers of Kokuryo and Paikche. The Silla Dynasty was born. Upon defeat, the remaining royalty of Paikche and Kokuryo kingdoms fled to the mountains or to the sea to escape execution. A group of people from Kokuryo sailed to the island of Hokkaido. Another group sailed from Paikche to Kyushu and established some of the first ancient settlements of Japan. It is said that many parts and concepts of Japanese "Bushido" are based upon martial art practices drawn from this ancient community.
Those that fled to the mountains established a monastic order and carried on their traditions in secret for the next 500 years. During this time the martial arts were practiced and refined by devoted monks. Many of the monasteries developed their own fighting style known as Tae Kyon. This is primarily a martial art of kicking.
The Japanese Army invaded and ruled Korea from 1909 through the end of World War II. During that period it was not uncommon for Korean families and treasures to be relocated to Japan. During the Japanese occupation a young boy, Yong Sul Choi, and his parents were sent to Japan. By the age of nine, Yong Sul Choi was alone and living with a group of monks in a Buddhist temple. After a few years it was apparent to the monks that Yong Sul Choi was not suited for monastic life.
At this time many great warriors - in accordance with ancient traditions - would make an annual pilgrimage throughout Japan seeking matches to improve their fighting techniques. During their travels they would visit the local temples offering prayers and donations. One such warrior, Master Shokaku Takeda, would pay regular visits to this monastery. The monks, seeing an opportunity, beseeched Master Takeda to take the young Choi as a servant.
His father and grandfather taught Master Takeda the art of swordsmanship. When he failed to learn or execute a technique fast enough, his fingers were singed. Master Takeda taught a weaponless martial art known as Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu. This art emphasized the use of joint locks, strikes and nerve attacks to neutralize an opponent. The young Choi served Master Takeda by taking care of household matters.
After many years of observation, young Choi begged Master Takeda to train him. Master Takeda's method was to throw the young Choi at random until he learned intuitively sense an attack and defend it.
Master Choi remained in Japan for 35 years training under Master Takeda. Near the end of World War II, Master Choi returned to Korea and opened a small school in Taegu, the third largest city in Korea. He began training a small group of students informally. Master Yong Sul Choi is credited with the founding of modern day Hapkido.
Philosophy of Hapkido
The philosophy of Hapkido stems from three basic principles. The first is non-resistance. Yield to your opponent by meeting force with minimum force to deflect and not clash with your opponent's power. The second is circular motion. This is the use of circular, fluid, flowing movements, as opposed to linear movements. The third is water principle. This is defined as total penetration of an opponent's defenses through continual attack. Instead of opposing force with force, Hapkido completes the opponent's movement by "accepting his flow of energy as he aims it", and defeats him by "borrowing his own force."
In order to reconcile oneself to the changing movements of the opponent, the Hapkido student should first of all understand the true meaning of Um and Yang, the basic structure of Hapkido. Hapkido is based on the symbol of Um and Yang, a pair of mutually complimentary and interdependent forces that act continuously, without cessation, in this universe. Um and Yang is one inseparable force of one unceasing interplay of movement. They are conceived of as essentially one, or as two coexisting forces of one indivisible whole.
A good Hapkido practitioner does not oppose force or give way completely. A Hapkido practitioner is pliable as a spring. He or she is the compliment and not the opposition to his or her opponent's strength.
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Hapkido is a powerful and innovative Korean martial art. Literally translated, the word Hap means coordination of harmony, Ki denotes the essence of power, and Do means the art, or the way.
Hapkido employs powerful kicking techniques like Korean Tae Kyon, throwing techniques like Japanese Aikido and Jujitsu, and hand techniques like Chinese Kenpo. It is concise and practical, the result of a 1300 year pursuit of the ultimate lifestyle.
History of Hapkido
Thirteen centuries ago, the land currently occupied by North and South Korea consisted of three kingdoms - Kokuryo, Paikche and Silla. The people of Kokuryo were known for their military and intellectual skills (head). The Silla were craftsman (hands). The Paikche were agrarian (feet).
During this time it was felt that the security of many lay in the strength, physical and mental endurance of a select few. A group of elite young noblemen developed a "way of life". The "way" was based upon strict adherence to a code of ethics and disciplined life style dedicated to living in harmony with the natural laws of the universe. This "way" came to be known as Hwarangdo.
Wars and insurrections were a common way of life. King Chin-Heung in concert with the Mogols succeeded in overthrowing the rulers of Kokuryo and Paikche. The Silla Dynasty was born. Upon defeat, the remaining royalty of Paikche and Kokuryo kingdoms fled to the mountains or to the sea to escape execution. A group of people from Kokuryo sailed to the island of Hokkaido. Another group sailed from Paikche to Kyushu and established some of the first ancient settlements of Japan. It is said that many parts and concepts of Japanese "Bushido" are based upon martial art practices drawn from this ancient community.
Those that fled to the mountains established a monastic order and carried on their traditions in secret for the next 500 years. During this time the martial arts were practiced and refined by devoted monks. Many of the monasteries developed their own fighting style known as Tae Kyon. This is primarily a martial art of kicking.
The Japanese Army invaded and ruled Korea from 1909 through the end of World War II. During that period it was not uncommon for Korean families and treasures to be relocated to Japan. During the Japanese occupation a young boy, Yong Sul Choi, and his parents were sent to Japan. By the age of nine, Yong Sul Choi was alone and living with a group of monks in a Buddhist temple. After a few years it was apparent to the monks that Yong Sul Choi was not suited for monastic life.
At this time many great warriors - in accordance with ancient traditions - would make an annual pilgrimage throughout Japan seeking matches to improve their fighting techniques. During their travels they would visit the local temples offering prayers and donations. One such warrior, Master Shokaku Takeda, would pay regular visits to this monastery. The monks, seeing an opportunity, beseeched Master Takeda to take the young Choi as a servant.
His father and grandfather taught Master Takeda the art of swordsmanship. When he failed to learn or execute a technique fast enough, his fingers were singed. Master Takeda taught a weaponless martial art known as Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu. This art emphasized the use of joint locks, strikes and nerve attacks to neutralize an opponent. The young Choi served Master Takeda by taking care of household matters.
After many years of observation, young Choi begged Master Takeda to train him. Master Takeda's method was to throw the young Choi at random until he learned intuitively sense an attack and defend it.
Master Choi remained in Japan for 35 years training under Master Takeda. Near the end of World War II, Master Choi returned to Korea and opened a small school in Taegu, the third largest city in Korea. He began training a small group of students informally. Master Yong Sul Choi is credited with the founding of modern day Hapkido.
Philosophy of Hapkido
The philosophy of Hapkido stems from three basic principles. The first is non-resistance. Yield to your opponent by meeting force with minimum force to deflect and not clash with your opponent's power. The second is circular motion. This is the use of circular, fluid, flowing movements, as opposed to linear movements. The third is water principle. This is defined as total penetration of an opponent's defenses through continual attack. Instead of opposing force with force, Hapkido completes the opponent's movement by "accepting his flow of energy as he aims it", and defeats him by "borrowing his own force."
In order to reconcile oneself to the changing movements of the opponent, the Hapkido student should first of all understand the true meaning of Um and Yang, the basic structure of Hapkido. Hapkido is based on the symbol of Um and Yang, a pair of mutually complimentary and interdependent forces that act continuously, without cessation, in this universe. Um and Yang is one inseparable force of one unceasing interplay of movement. They are conceived of as essentially one, or as two coexisting forces of one indivisible whole.
A good Hapkido practitioner does not oppose force or give way completely. A Hapkido practitioner is pliable as a spring. He or she is the compliment and not the opposition to his or her opponent's strength.
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