HAPKIDO

History Thirteen centuries ago, the land currently occupied by North and South Korea consisted of three kingdoms - Kokuryo, Paekche, and Silla. The people of Kokuryo were known for their military and intellectual skills (head); the Silla were craftsmen (hands); and the Paekche were agrarian (feet). During this time it was felt that the security of many lay in the strength of a select few. A group of elite young nobleman developed "a way of life." This Way was based upon adherence to a strict code of ethics and a disciplined life style dedicated to living in harmony with the natural laws of the universe. This group came to be known as Hwarangdo. Wars and insurrections were a common part of everyday life. King Chin-Heung of Silla, in concert with the Mongols, succeeded in over-throwing the rulers of Kokuryo and Paekche. The remaining royalty of the defeated Kokuryo and Paekche kingdoms fled to the mountains or to neighboring islands. One group of people from Kokuyro sailed to the Island of Hokkaido, while another group sailed from Paekche to Kyushu, and established some of the first ancient settlements of Japan. Those that fled to the mountains established monastic order and carried on their traditions in secret for the next 500 years. During this time, devoted monks practiced and refined their martial skills. Many of the monasteries developed their own fighting styles and concepts. The most effective and devastating style was known as Tae Kyon, primarily a martial art of kicking. The Japanese Army invaded and ruled Korea from 1910 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, was sent to Japan. By age 9, Yong Sul Choi was alone and living with a group of monks in a Buddhist temple. Shortly thereafter, it became 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, undertook annual pilgrimages throughout Japan to improve their martial arts skills. During their travels they visited local temples to offer prayers and donations. One such warrior, Master Sokaku Takeda, paid regular visits to the monastery where Yong Sul Choi resided. During one of Master Takeda's visits, the resident monks, seeing an opportunity, beseeched Master Takeda to take the young Choi as a disciple. Master Takeda practiced the art of swordsmanship and 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. Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu, itself, originated from the Shilla Dynasty of Korea. Sam Lang Won (Eui Guang in Korean), a Korean bureaucratic official who was also a Buddhist monk, taught this art to Japan's Minamoto Shogunate, the ruling family of Japan during the Kamakura feudal era. The Shogunate, in return, passed the art to members of the Takeda Clan where it remained for over 35 generations. Master Sokaku Takeda was the 37th generation. The young Choi served as Master Takeda's assistant and student. Consistent with the training methods of those days, Master Takeda's training of young Choi was both tough and rigorous. Yong Sul Choi remained in Japan for 35 years training under Master Takeda. Near the end of World War II, Yong Sul 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. Yong Sul Choi is credited with the founding of modern day Hapkido. Grand Master Bong Soo Han <http://www.bongsoohan.com/biography.html> met and began training under Yong Sul Choi shortly after the end of the Korean War. He was one of the the master's original senior students, and was actively involved in the development of Hapkido. In the ensuing years, Grand Master Han established a close and devoted association with Yong Sul Choi, Founder of Hapkido.

IHF Headquarters

Headquarters of the International Hapkido Federation is located in Santa Monica, CA. This site is one in the same with Grand Master Bong Soo Han's Hapkido Studio, serving both as primary training facility and corporate center of operations for IHF. All matters with regards to the Federation are handled solely through this location, including, but not limited to, the processing of IHF memberships, seminars, videos, and merchandising. IHF Headquarters houses the offices of Bong Soo Han, IHF Founder and President, and Thomas Yi, IHF Managing Director. Mr. Thomas Yi is 4th Dan Senior Instructor of the Headquarters School and acts as the principal Executive Officer and contact for the Federation. All inquiries in reference to the International Hapkido Federation should be addressed to Mr. Thomas Yi at:

International Hapkido Federation
3201 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Main: (310) 829-2643
Fax: (310) 829-2304
Email: info@bongsoohan.com <mailto:info@bongsoohan.com>

Studio Membership The Studio Grand Master Bong Soo Han's Santa Monica Studio, in existence for more than 34 years, is one of the most established Martial Arts schools in the West Los Angeles area. The location also serves as headquarters <http://www.bongsoohan.com/headquarters.html> for the International Hapkido Federation. The facilities include a large training room and mat for classes, and a smaller room and mat for warm-up purposes and additional training. During business hours (10:00am - 8:00pm, Mon-Fri) students have access to at least one of the rooms and are welcome to train on their own. The mats are premium Olympic-style mats, extending from wall to wall. Amenities include locker rooms for both men and women, each of which contains lockers, shower and bathroom facilities. Drinking water is available in the main training room and all water is filtered/softened. The Studio houses a full martial arts supply, and all training supplements, i.e. uniforms <http://www.bongsoohan.com/uniforms.html>, videos <http://www.bongsoohan.com/videos.html>, books <http://www.bongsoohan.com/books.html>, clothing/accessories <http://www.bongsoohan.com/clothing.html> are available for purchase. For precise Studio location, please see directions <http://www.bongsoohan.com/directions.html>. The Classes Our group classes are divided into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels and are held primarily during weekday evening hours. Early morning and afternoon classes are offered three times a week, in addition to a Saturday morning class, for all levels. Exact times are located in the class schedule <http://www.bongsoohan.com/classes.html>. Classes are approximately one hour in length and cover meditation, warm-up, stretching, and techniques. While all classes are instructed by senior-level Black Belt instructors <http://www.bongsoohan.com/instructors.html>, Black Belts and advanced students are usually present during Beginner and Intermediate classes to provide additional assistance. Grand Master Bong Soo Han's Hapkido Studio also offers a comprehensive Junior Program for children and teens. Three separate Junior Classes are available three times a week, depending upon the age of the student. Age breakdowns are found in the class schedule. The Program is designed to provide young students with a fun extra-curricular activity, rooted in discipline, which will boost the student's confidence level and teach him/her the respect and focus needed to perform well in school, at home, and in the Studio. The Students You do not have to be an athlete to study Hapkido, and age is of no importance. You must simply be willing to commit yourself to an experience that will transform your mind, body, and spirit. This unique and powerful martial art will lead you on a journey towards a better you and a more peaceful way of life. As a result, you will find our student body to be a rare combination of age and ability, and a fascinating representation of almost every walk of life. The Cost Should you decide to become a student of Hapkido, you have the option of joining the Santa Monica Studio for a period of one month, three months, six months, or one year at a time. Pricing will depend upon three factors: method of payment, number of classes per week, and length of contract. There are payment plans available as well as a one-time discounted rate. Family, Law Enforcement, Military, and Corporate discounts are offered. Though there is the option of taking only two classes per week, standard contracts put no limitation on the number of classes you are allowed to take per week, within your current training level. We currently offer a total of 11 classes available to Beginning students per week. The cost of training will also include a one-time registration fee of $60. This registration fee will cover the cost of your uniform, IHF patch, IHF training manual, and IHF membership. How to Sign Up To begin training as a student at Bong Soo Han's Hapkido Studio or to find out more about the art of Hapkido, simply visit our Santa Monica Studio and speak with one of our staff members. You will be given the option to watch or even participate in a Free Introductory Class.

Master Eric Friske
6th Dan Black Belt

First introduced to the art of Hapkido and Grand Master Han in 1969 at the age of 13, Master Eric Friske began actively training four years later, and has continued to train under Grand Master Han for the past 25 years. He presently holds the rank of 6th Dan Master Level, one of only two students to achieve the level of Master under Grand Master Han. An active member of the Korean Hapkido Association and the International Hapkido Federation since 1975, Master Friske has performed in martial arts demonstrations and conducted numerous self-defense seminars for the Los Angeles office of the FBI. He has actively participated in tournament officiating and competition throughout his martial arts career, and performed in the 5th World Martial Arts Expo. Master Friske collaborated in the development of the International Hapkido Federation, and has been awarded several certificates of appreciation for contributions to the IHF and Grand Master Han. He also participated in the development and filming of the first in a series of instructional Hapkido videotapes. Master Friske currently manages the teaching curriculum at the IHF Headquarters and the instructional development program for teaching Black Belts, and conducts IHF seminars for all IHF-affiliated schools.

Master Daniel Cruz
6th Dan Black Belt

Master Daniel Cruz began his martial arts career in Hawaii at the age of 12, and has studied the arts of Kenpo, Judo, Shotokan, Arnis, and Tae Kwon Do, as well as hand combat self-defense in the Army while stationed in South Vietnam. He began his training in Hapkido under Grand Master Han over 25 years ago, and shares with Master Friske the honor of being the first of Grand Master Han's students to be promoted and certified to the level of Master. As an active member of the International Hapkido Federation and the Korean Hapkido Association since l975, he has participated in the development of the IHF and has trained over 5,000 students at the IHF Headquarters facility. Master Cruz has actively officiated and competed in tournaments for over 20 years, and has won numerous major U.S. Regional State Championship and National Grand Championship Karate tournaments. He performed in the 5th World Martial Arts Expo, and has conducted numerous martial art demonstrations, FBI law enforcement training sessions, and Hapkido seminars throughout the country with Grand Master Han. Master Cruz has appeared in several of Grand Master Han's television and movie projects, and participated in the development of Grand Master Han's Hapkido martial arts instructional videotape series. In addition to co-authoring the IHF Student and Black Belt teaching manuals, his article "Spirit of a Warrior," <http://www.bongsoohan.com/instructors.html> featuring Grand Master Han, served as the cover story for the September 1997 issue of Inside Karate. Master Cruz is the recipient of several awards of appreciation for his contributions to the International Hapkido Federation.

Definition

Hapkido is a powerful and innovative Korean martial art. Literally translated, the word Hap means coordination or harmony, Ki denotes the essence of power, and Do means the art or the Way.

Hapkido incorporates powerful and precise kicking techniques; fluid and highly effective throwing techniques; and decisive and sharp hand techniques. This concise and practical martial art is the result of a 1300-year pursuit of the Way.

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: the use of circular, fluid, flowing movements are emphasized rather than linear movements. The third is the water principle: total penetration of an opponent's defenses through continual attack. Instead of opposing force by force, a Hapkidoist completes his opponent's movement by "accepting his flow of energy as he aims it," and defeats him by "borrowing his own force."

A good Hapkido practitioner does not oppose force or give way completely. A Hapkido practitioner is pliable as a spring; he is the complement and not the opposition to his opponent's strength.

The philosophy of Hapkido is based on the symbol of Um and Yang, a pair of mutually complementary and interdependent forces that act continually, without cessation, in the universe. Um and Yang are two inseparable forces of one unceasing interplay of movement. They are conceived of as essentially one, or as two coexisting forces of one indivisible whole.

Korean Pronunciation:

Consonants:

k in car

g in girl

n in name

d in dog

l in light

r in right

m in money

b in boy

s in say

o in oh

ng in king

j in john

ch in cheek

k in king

t in tom

p in pipe

h in honey

Korean Counting:

one

hana

two

dul

three

set

four

net

five

dasot

six

yasot

seven

ilgup

eight

yodol

nine

ahop

ten

yol

Hapkido Uniform:

Movement

Directions

Hand Attacks

Kicks

Stances

Misc

Han-gul

Vowels:

a in father

ya in yacht

u in hut

you in young

o in onion

yo in yoke

U (OO)

oo in foot

YU (YOO)

you in you

u in put

i in ink

first

second

third

sahm

fourth

sah

fifth

sixth

ryook

seventh

chil

eighth

pal

ninth

koo

tenth

ship

dhee

belt

dobok

uniform

hai

training pants

Titles:

do joo nim

founder (of the martial art or style)

chong kwan jang nim

grandmaster

kwan jang nim

master level 5th dan to 7th dan

chung sah nim

chief instructor (chief master)

sah bum nim

instructor (master)

sah boo nim

more intimate and respectful form of "sah bum nim"

kyo sah nim

teacher

sun bae nim

senior student

hu bae nim

junior student

hak saeng

student

suryun saeng

trainee

jeja

pupil

Rank:

kagup

rank

gup

grade

dan

degree

simsa

grading

simsa kwan

examiner

dan gup jedo

system of rank

Commands:

cha ryuht

attention

choon bi

ready position

bah ro

return to starting position

dwi uro dorah

about face

dorah

turn

elosoh

stand

gomahn

stop (also "mum cho")

dobok dahnjung

fix your uniform

dhee dahnjung

fix your belt

hai sahn

class dismissed

jonglee

line up

kyung nae

bow

ahnjoe

sit

kool o angi

kneel

bah ro angi

sit in lotus position (yoga position)

bahl bah kwah

switch your stance

koo ryung op see

in your own time

seijak

begin

shiuh

relax

kalyeo

break (stop)

kae sok

continue

Body Parts:

mom

body

kwanjeol

joint

ulgool

face & head

muh ree

head

noon

eye

gui

ear

nose

in joong

philtrum

eep

mouth

tuhk

chin

mokoomeong

throat

mok

neck

ouka

shoulder

myung chi

solar plexus

pahl

arm

pahlkup

elbow

pahlmahk

forearm

ahn pahlmahk

inner side of forearm

bahkat pahlmahk

outer side of forearm

meet pahlmahk

palm side of forearm

wi pahlmahk

back side of forearm

deung pahlmahk

back of forearm

sahnmahk

wrist

sahn

hand

sahnkal

outside edge of hand

sahnkal deung

inside edge of hand

sahn deung

back hand

joomok

fist

sahnkahrak

finger

sahnkeut

fingertip

momtong

trunk

huri

waist

ahrae

lower body

noolro

groin

dahree

leg

mooreup

knee

ahp jung kang yi

shin

bahl mahk

ankle

bahl

foot (feet)

bahldung

instep

bahlbong oh ri

arch of foot

bahl nahl

outside edge of foot

an bahl nahl

inside edge of foot

bahl badak

sole of foot

ahp chook

ball of foot

heel

dwi chook

bottom of heel

bahlkeut

toes

Movement:

mom omgigi

movement of the body

mahki

block

chagi

kick

chirugi

thrust (or punch)

chigi

strike (with the hand)

jeek gi

strike (with the foot)

bahk gi

strike (with the head)

sahn ki sool

hand technique

bahl ki sool

foot technique

kyorugi

sparring

bituro

twisting

gamya

stepping

kuht neun

walking

uro

moving in a particular direction

bang hyang bakoogi

changing direction

bitkyuh surgi

escaping

tdwim yu

jumping

dora

to turn

dolmyo

spinning

mee keul myu

sliding

jupgi

holding

donzigi

throwing

goorugi

rolling (tumbling)

pyihagi

dodging

hecho

spreading

moyo

gathering

bojoo

covering

Directions:

right

joa

left

ahp

front

ahn

inner

bahkat

outer

bahndae

reverse

dwi

back

ahnuro

inward

bahkuro

outward

whee

whee uro

upward

guande

middle

ulgool

high section

momtong

middle section

ahrae

low section

Hand Attacks:

chun joe je ru ki

center knuckle punch

su do chee ki

knife hand striking

yuk su do chee ki

inner knife hand striking

jang kwon chee ki

palm heel striking

kack kwon chee ki

back fist striking

ho ku chee ki

tiger´s mouth

pal duk chee ki

forarm striking

kwan su jee ru ki

spear hand striking

pal kun che chee ki

elbow striking

mae dup chee ki

half spear hand striking

son mok chee ki

wrist striking

jek ki

eagle´s beak striking

gum jae mae dup

index finger striking

mae dup joop oh chee ki

knuckle punch

uom je mae dup

thumb knuckle striking

mang che chee ki

hammer striking

sun va duck che ki

palm hand striking

ju mok chee ki

fist striking

oh je jek ki

five finger striking

tuk chee ki

chin striking

Kicks:

aup cha ki

front heel kick

an da re cha ki

inside kick

pak kat da re cha ki

outside kick

yup cha ki

side kick

jok ki je ru ki

center toe kick

an da re met cha ki

inside low scoop kick

jok do met cha dol re ki

low curve kick

de kum chi met cha dol re ki

low circle heel kick

jok do aup cha al re ki

knife edge front kick

jok do cha na re ki

knife edge down kick

jok do cha nuk ki

knife edge push kick

de kum chi cha na re ki

heel down kick

bal mak ki

cover kick

de kum chi yup cha ki

heel down hook kick

de kum chi due cha ki

heel inside hook kick

jok ki no pe cha ki

round house kick

du kum chi no pe cha dol re ki

heel high hook kick

be kyo cha ki

slap kick

due cha ki

back kick

mu rup cha ki

knee kick

Stances:

ju mok aup ja sae

stance with fists in the front

ju mok yup ja sae

stance with fists to the side

do son mo ah ren ja sae

stance with raise hands

han son oel ren ja sae

stance with raise back hand

do son oel yo boul ren ja sae

stance with open hands

pal jang han ja sae

stance with fold arms

so do aup han ja sae

stance with knife hands

Misc:

dojang

place where one trains

gong-kyok

offense

hosinsool

self-defense

mukyum

meditation

kihap

yell

jung shin yuk

mental strength,

jung shin dong il

concentration of the mind

jung do

the "right" way

ho hyoop

breathing

shim ho hyoop

breathing control (deep breathing)

himm

force or power

life-energy

dahnjun

the center of your "ki"

bokboo

the stomach area where "ki" is generated.

choong sim

center of gravity

chojum

focal point of your energy

kyuk pa

breaking

shibum

demonstration

pyugi

stretching

ye jol

etiquette

jon gyung

respect

Video Training Series

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Hapkido Volume 1
Yellow Belt Techniques: 60 min. Order HAN-1

Includes Hapkido warm-up, stretching and conditioning exercises, basic kicks, blocks, punches, and self-defense techniques against punching attacks.

Hapkido Volume 2
Orange Belt Techniques: 55 min. Order HAN-2

Teaches Hapkido falling techniques, basic kicking combinations, step-back kicks, Hapkido self-defense techniques against punching attacks and wrist holds.

Hapkido Volume 3
Purple Belt Techniques: 45 min. Order HAN-3

This valuable lesson teaches single blocks against kicks, self-defense combinations against front, side, and roundhouse kicks, plus Hapkido escapes and counter strikes against wrist grabs.

Hapkido Volume 4
Green Belt Techniques: 60 min. Order HAN-4

In this lesson you will learn rear and forward leg jumping front, side, and roundhouse kicks, followed by dynamic Hapkido self-defense techniques against one and two-handed wrist holds.

Hapkido Volume 5
Blue Belt Techniques: 60 min. Order HAN-5

Includes six blue belt kicking combinations, eight dynamic Hapkido throwing techniques, and numerous Hapkido self-defense combinations against sleeve, lapel, collar, and shoulder grabs

Hapkido Volume 6
Brown Belt Techniques: 53 min. Order HAN-6

Teaches nine dynamic kicking combinations, plus advanced Hapkido self-defense against various garment holds.

Hapkido Volume 7
Brown One Stripe Belt Techniques: 54 min. Order HAN-7

You will learn advanced brown belt kicking combinations, Hapkido advanced self-defense techniques against rear wrist, collar, shoulder, and sleeve holds.

Hapkido Volume 8
Red Belt Techniques: 60 min. Order HAN-8

Teaches red belt spinning and jump kick combinations, plus fourteen devastating Hapkido self-defense techniques against front, side, and rear choke attacks.

Hapkido Volume 9
Red One Stripe Belt Techniques: 54 min. Order HAN-9

Action packed video includes eleven highly advanced spinning, jumping, and flying kicks, plus advanced self-defense throws, sweeps, and take-downs against punching attacks.

Hapkido Volume 10 Black Belt Techniques: 42 min. Order HAN-10 Exciting tape teaches black belt drop sweep spinning roundhouse and heel kicks, plus over twenty highly advanced Hapkido take-downs, sweeps, and throws against front, side, and roundhouse kicks.