Softness in general is linked to life, whereas, hardness or brittleness is linked to death. Softness has the capacity to win against hardness. When training in Hapkido both the body and mind should become softer. Adaptability, constant flow, penetration and softness apply to actions within the do-jang as well as to life in general. For example, adaptability refers to adjusting positively to changing circumstances and finding the best path.
The history of Korean martial arts began about 16 centuries ago at approximately A. At this time it was mainly the Buddhist Monks who began developing what fighting arts there were in Korea.
Nobleman and people from the elite classes would secretly practise these fighting skills, taking care to keep their skills from the lower classes. During this time, Korea was divided into three warring kingdoms: Paekche, Koguryo and Silla.
Koguryu was the largest of the kingdoms and most often the aggressor. In the 5th century, the kingdom of Koguryo invaded both Paekche and Silla. After holding off the invaders, Silla became even more united with new efforts to improve itself. One of the most important improvements was the creation of an elite fighting group called Hwarangdo. This group comprised of specially selected noblemen who excelled intellectually as well as physically.
They were taught the arts of philosophy, science, verse, as well as Ki and martial arts skills. The Hwarangdo helped Silla defeat her enemies and unite all of Korea. As the years passed, some masters began to specialise in specific areas such as kicks or throws; they developed individual schools that would later be known as Tae Kwon Do, Korean Kendo and Yew Sool, etc.
In Japan invaded Korea. After conquering the country the Japanese required the monks to take wives and banned all martial arts. Masters of the martial arts were forced to hide in the remote monasteries and mountains in order to be able to preserve and pass on knowledge to their disciples. The martial art ban lasted 36 years until One master who withdrew to the moutains was Choi, Young Sool.
Master Ji was instrumental in reviving Hapkido in post-war Korea. He developed more kicks and techniques and helped Hapkido to flourish through the creation of a governmental organisation known as the Korean Hapkido Association. If you are considering starting a martial art we suggest you sample several different styles before you commit to one. The most important criteria to consider when choosing a martial art are:. As in Aikido, the attacker is encouraged to over-commit their attack.
The result is to unbalance and throw the opponent. However, opponents do not always attack with large movements. In these situations, the close quarter blocking and striking techniques of Hapkido give the Hapkidoist knowledge of how to counter and overcome such attacks. Many of the joint locks and throws of Hapkido are very similar to those of Jujitsu. Painful twisting of the joints and tendons along with the application of painful pressure to vital points, combined with a thorough knowledge of human anatomy help to control any opponent regardless of size or strength.
These techniques are fine for close quarter attacks, however because Jujitsu practitioners do not practice their techniques against proficient kickers or punchers, they are vulnerable to such long range attacks. Hapkidoists practice kicks and punches to a high degree of proficiency, thus the familiarity gained through practicing the techniques helps in defending against them.
Virtually all of the kicking techniques of Tae Kwon Do are identical to those of Hapkido. Spinning kicks, thrusts, circular kicks and sweeps are all used in sparring. Due to the fact that Hapkido is not a tournament orientated style, other techniques like low spinning kicks, low-section kicks and knee strikes are also used.
Combat Hapkido is not meant to be a new martial arts form. Founder John Pelligrini refers to it instead as a self-defense system that is based on scientific principles and modern concepts. In recent years it has been referred to simply as the science of self-defense. Because of this, there is a practical foundation to the discipline.
Combat Hapkido offers its practitioners a well-rounded version of self-defense.
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