The Meaning of Hapkido
 
HAPKIDO
The Meaning of Hapkido
Brief History of Hapkido
About Hapkido
The Principle of Hapkido
Training Syllabus
Training Schedule
 
 
 

Therefore Hapkido can be translated as the way (art) of coordinated power. Hapkido includes a vast variety of arm and leg joint locks, weapon techniques, throws, kicks, hit and nerve pressure techniques. Hapkido is not a sport but a martial art. Hapkido is an extremely effective and practical form of self-defence. It is suitable for anyone, young or old, men and women to practice this art, regardless of physical weight and strength.

 
     
 

 
     
 
 
     
 
Brief History of Hapkido
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Hapki had been used as a moral training of a person in authority in tribe's ages but later changed into military art;

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Hapki was then developed differently by three nations in Korea Peninsula, namely “Go-gu-ryu”, “Baek-jae” and “Sin-la”;

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Go-gu-ryu pursued a strong nation as growing strong, hence they developed strong methods like hitting, pricking, kicking, especially the Su-bak (an empty handed technique), the techniques are expressive, is based on the strong power;

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Baek-jae had a universal conscription system. They have strong military, hence developed this technique named Su-byuk-ta because they use their hands just like brandishing swords;

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It gathers the energy of our body into the lower abdomen and uses the energy freely and easily; they confront their opponent by circular movement and the flow; it was recorded that the Su-byuk is an essential technique in actual fighting;

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Sin-la is Buddhism country. Warrior Hwa-rang-do evolved in the kingdom about 550. The country is reputed to have established a high moral code of conduct and were schooled in the intellectual and cultural arts of the time which later became instrumental in unifying Korea;

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In the age of unification Sin-la, the three nations martial arts were harmonized. The strong Go-gu-ryu, the actual fighting Baek-jae, smooth and mental technique Sin-la, their techniques harmonized and developed peculiarly;

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From then, the Su-bak has been prevalent. In the age of “Kor-yu”, Su-bak became very popular in the Korean history;

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Su-bak became an important technique in the army; it was used for defending against foreign enemy. It was also classified as a kick technique and hand technique. Su-bak means catching or hitting something with empty hand. It became the root of all of Korean martial arts.

   
 

   

About Hapkido
Hapkido is a Korean martial. It has been employed for years in Korea and around the world by various military and police organizations due to its practical and effective nature. Hapkido teaches you to defend yourself and others against a variety of attacks using techniques combined with weapons and empty hands. Therefore, a hapkidoist is able to handle any situation and is able to apply the self-discipline and confidence derived from the study of Hapkido.

Hapkido includes a set of techniques and tactics using strikes, punches, elbows, kicks, knees, chokes, joint locks, sweeps, takedowns, throws, pressure points and pins to control an attacker. It also includes the use of everyday items, such as pens, magazines, bags, umbrella etc as defensive weapons .

Hapkido had incorporated various defensive and offensive techniques and tactics that are COMBATIVE . Hapkido employs the basic philosophy of using minimal force to overcome a stronger opponent. Therefore, great strength is not needed to apply the techniques effectively. A Hapkidoist uses pressure points to aid in applying the technique.

Hapkido is a smart streetwise martial art that teaches tactics using the principles of balance, speed, accuracy and leverage to overcome an opponent's superior force. You will learn how to respond to actual threats with specific easy to learn techniques to deliver effective strikes to temporary incapacitate the attacker and to retreat to safety within the shortest time.

Hapkido techniques are not only for self-defence. Meditation and healing techniques are used to develop emotional stability, peace of mind, and confidence, while provident the same health benefits found in other martial arts. It is a highly practical self-defence art with spiritual underpinnings.

Hapkido in today's society is mostly practiced for self-defence, health and spiritual growth. It has a much boarder range of techniques, suitable in a wider range of situations, which has made it adaptable to a wide range of body physics, personalities, and lifestyle. Hapkido is currently practiced by a diverse range of men, women, and children of all ages, working professionals; gifted athletes; those seeking physical exercise; as well as military and law enforcement professionals.

 
 
 
The Principle of Hapkido
  
 
 
   

The principle of Hapkido is based on the principle of ‘Hwa', ‘Won', ‘Ryu'. When you have all of these principles, you can say that as the right Hapkido. The motions of Hapkido are going to be right when you use circle, flow and achieve harmony with your opponent, or in the harmony, use circle and flow.

It is not important as to which one you use first, you should combine and use them together.

There are three important basic principle of Hapkido:
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The principle of circle:
When you are in situations dealing with opponents, all movements are round, in circle-motion; do not oppose the opponent's force directly. You circle and spin your opponent to get him off balance.

   
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The principle of harmony:
When you are in situations dealing with opponents, you merge yourself and your opponent into one, to make mental and bodily harmony with opponent. It means, if pushed, you give way. If pulled, you go to the attacker.

   
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The principle of flowing:
When you are in situations dealing with opponents, you strive to be like water, you flow around your opponent and to shift your weight like waves splashing down on him. You reach the spot that you can attack the opponent and concentrate on your force, which is needed for attack.

   
 

 
 
 
 
     
  Training Syllabus  
     
 
A. Basic   B.Intermediate   C. Advanced
• Breathing Technique;

• Break-fall Method;

• Highlight on Human Anatomy;

• Upper and Lower Body Defend Technique;

• Upper and Lower Body Striking Technique and

• Development of Muscles and Muscle Tone, Correct Posture, Control of Weight, A Sense of Self-confidence, Self-control of Mind and Body and Spiritual Fulfillment
 
• Combination Technique;

• Choking Technique / Choking Release Technique;

• Sitting and Kneeing Sparring / Ground Combat;

• Wrist and Joint Locking Techniques and

• Twisting and Throwing Techniques
 
• Throws and Takedowns;

• Hard and Soft Style Deflection Techniques;

• Small Circular Techniques and Fast Close Quarter Parrying;

• Nerves and Pressure Point Attacks;

• Shadow Sparring / Non Contact Sparring;

• Offensive Finishing Techniques;

• Complete Unarmed Combat Technique and

• Weapon Training include Wooden Sword, Bamboo Sword, Short Stick & Long Staff, which is needed for attack.
 
     
 
 
 
     
  Training Schedule  
     
  Thursday 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Sunday 9.30am to 11.00am
  
     
   
     
 
 
     
  Grading System  
     
 
White Color Belt
Blue Color Belt
Black Color Belt (1 st Dan)
Yellow Color Belt
Red Color Belt
 
Green Color Belt
Brown Color Belt
 
 
     
 

•  Grading for students may be conducted by instructor /external examiner or both
•  Grading fees, $30.00 for color belt and $150.00 from color belt to black belt (1 st Dan)
•  Grading will be conducted once every 2 - 2 ½ months between white color belt to brown color belt, and 6 months from    brown color belt to black color belt (1 st Dan)
•  Duration to reach black belt (1 st Dan) will take approximately 16 - 18 months
•  Student is required to obtain minimum of 70% (Theory & Practical) to pass the grading

 
   
   
 
 
     
  Training Fee  
     
  BLOCK PAYMENT:

Working Adult Rate: S$120.00 for 10 lessons

Young Adult Rate (Students): S$100.00 for 10 lessons

 
     
   
 
 
     
  Other Information  
     
  For adults of all ages, both male and female;

For young adults between ages 17 years to 24 years old;

For youth between ages 11 years to 16 years old;

For children between ages 5 years to 10 years old;

Registration fees (S$15.00) is applicable;

Hapkido Course: Uniform (includes school badge and embroidery) is compulsory (S$100.00);

T-shirt, handwrap and ankle guard are compulsory (S$48.00) for all courses.