Hapkido
Hapkido, meaning the way of coordinated power, is primarily a self defense art. It focuses on joint locks and joint manipulation in order to change the balance of an attacker. The art was derived from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu by instructor Grandmaster Yong-Sool Choi (최용술).
What will you learn?
Hapkido can be very different based on the location and teacher you are learning under. It is primarily a self defense art with focus on joint locking and manipulation. Practitioners learn how to redirect and attack in order to incapacitate and escape dangerous situations.
Cultural Origin
Hapkido is a Korean martial arts.
The art was derived from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu by instructor Yong-Sool Choi (최용술).
The name of the art can be broken down to better understand it's purpose and meaning:
Hap = Harmony
Ki = Power
Do = Way or Path
