Hapkido - The Science of Self Defense
Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self protection that includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling and disarming techniques. The result is a practical, comprehensive Self Defense system that is enjoyable to learn and produces effective results in realistic situations.
It is well suited for adult men and women of all ages because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential.
This martial art includes belt testing (white to black belt), but does not include the practice of kata. The essence of Combat Hapkido is pure Self Defense.
Combat Hapkido is 100% Self Defense. There are no forms (Kata)
- Combat Hapkido kicks are directed to the lower part of the body
- Combat Hapkido does not teach "acrobatic" kicks
- Combat Hapkido employs break falls and throws in a very limited manner
- Combat Hapkido has no hard blocks or stances
- Combat Hapkido does not teach "traditional" weapons (sword, fan, etc.), We teach cane, belt and other Self Defense tools
- Combat Hapkido teaches special firearms disarming techniques
- Combat Hapkido contains a complete Ground Survival program
- Combat Hapkido contains a complete Pressure Point program (ATS)
- Combat Hapkido, because it is flexible, dynamic and eclectic, continues to evolve
- Combat Hapkido is not a sport and cannot be modified nor regulated to be one. There are no competitions, tournaments or championships
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