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Hap ki Do
The gentle way
Find strength in balance. Discover the Japanese martial art that turns movement, leverage, and control into a practice of its own.
- South Korea
- Grappling
- Olympic sport
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- Hap ki Do
Less Force
More Understanding.
Hap Ki Do, also spelled Hapkido, is a dynamic Korean martial art that focuses on the harmonious blend of physical techniques and inner strength. This martial discipline combines striking, joint locks, throws, and pressure point attacks, making it a comprehensive system of self-defense. In Hap Ki Do, practitioners, known as “Hap Ki Doists,” learn a wide range of techniques designed to redirect an opponent’s energy and neutralize threats effectively. The art places a strong emphasis on fluid and precise movements, making it a graceful and powerful martial art.
- Hap ki Do,
- At A Glance.
The foundations of the practice.
Country of origin
South Korea
Primary focus
Grappling
Training contact
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Weapon
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Olympic competition
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Martial roots
Collaborative effort of Choi Yong-Sool's earliest students.
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