Dong Jin Kim - Legit Hapkido guy?
I was wondering if anybody here knows about Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, AKA JTR Jujutsu, taught by Dong Jin Kim in Washington D.C. As far as I can tell, he's as legit as they come in both Hapkido and...
View ArticleSin Moo and Vibrating Molars
9 rules of Sin Moo "Close your mouth, bite down and make the "mmm" sound, feeling the vibration in your molars. This action "opens the gate" and initiates secretion of the adrenaline hormone. Hot or...
View ArticleNeed some Hapkido info
Hello all. My background is a Hwaragdo-based system. Last week, a Hapkido master and Kuk Sul Won master who relocated across the country referred some former students of his to me; apparently I'm the...
View ArticleHapkido technique names in Korean.
Hello! As I have been training both japanese and korean systems over the years, I have noticed that Hapkido-schools tend to not have the same focus on korean terminology for techniques as the various...
View ArticleSEARCHING - DVD/VHS - Master Myung, Kwang Sik
Hello, Wondering if anyone can help me track down old DVD/VHS Copies of Master Kwang Sik Myung - Wold Hapkido Federation Curriculum. I believe these were originally produced around the early 90's maybe...
View ArticleTime in grade for Hapkido?
For Kukki-TKD there is a minimum time one must spent at a given BB rank before testing again. Is there such a requirement for Hapkido? If so, what are they?
View ArticleWhy HKD?
Why did you choose HKD as your martial art? What did/do you expect out of the art? What are your goals in the art? Has it met your expectations and/or would you change anything about the art if you...
View Articlehapkido training dummy? ?
Hello all. Im new to this site. Ive been looking for a training dummy to practice joint locks on. I need something with anatomically correct joints in the wrist elbow and shoulder. Does anyone know if...
View ArticleRequirements to start Hapkido
I know not all schools that teach Hapkido will do this but I once knew of a school that taught both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. In order to train in Hapkido at that school first you had to get a black...
View ArticleHow is this an old mans martial arts?
While it was not part of my decision to start Hapkido, I've heard it referred to on several occasions as the old mans MA. My experience so far, while it is still short. Is that this has been the most...
View ArticleFavorite techniques?
Its been kind of quiet so lets talk technique to liven the place up a bit? What are some of your favorites? I don't mean things that you think are the best (since that's always situational) but just...
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Grab Variation on a Technique
For some styles, this is nothing new, but I have been asked by quite a few people when I teach seminars about why I grab the way I do for, what people call, Son Mok Gukki/Outside Wrist...
View ArticleHapkido as a "soft" and "internal" art?
Hapkido is a wonderful art because over the decades, it has become so many things. It can be taught and practiced with a variety of focus. It can be taught as a rough, brutal art that aims to destroy...
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World Hapkido Federation(s)
Hello! I have had some questions regarding "World Hapkido General Federation" and why it only says "World Hapkido Federation" in English in the logo. Especially since there is another organization also...
View ArticleRecommendations for new Hapkido dobok.
Hi all, I am going to be purchasing a new dobok soon as my training is picking back up (a former training partner has opened a new gym)! Does anyone have any recommendations for a brand/maker for a new...
View ArticleHapkido 2015
What are you goals for 2015 with your Hapkido? I have few, Build my core and be able to plank 5 minutes during warm-ups Able to speak basic Korean, numbers, greetings etc. Maintain my attendance...
View ArticleGrandmaster Chong Sung Kim /Jang Mu Won - Hapkido
Has anyone heard of Jang Mu Won Hapkido or Grandmaster Chong Sung Kim? I'm interested in hearing your all's views on Jang Mu Won Hapkido. Also what is Grandmaster Chong Sung Kim lineage? I can't find...
View ArticleOrthodox Hapkido Video Series
The Jungki Kwan will be releasing a video series taught by GM Lim,Hyun Soo 9th dan from Doju Nim Choi, Yong Sul. This series also has video of GM Lim demonstrating techniques and Doju Nim Choi teaching...
View ArticleThe Hunt for the Heir to the Hapkido Empire
So I have been perusing the internets in search of the heir to the Choi Hapkido empire Master Chin Il Chang. According to some sites he teaches in NYC at a dance studio. But that studio has changed...
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