Hapkido is a dynamic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
Hapkido is a dynamic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. There is also the use of traditional weapons, including a sword, rope, nunchaku, cane, short stick, and staff (gun, bō) which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined. Hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques, utilizing jumping kicks and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer fighting distances. Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to employ leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength.
Hap means harmony, unity, coordination, together, or concentrated.
Ki means energy, inner power or cosmic force.
Do means art, way of, achieve, or execute.
Literally translated, Hap Ki Do means "The Art of Coordinated Power".
Hapkido Brisbane has been teaching Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido in Brisbane since 2004. The club's principles are integrity, respect, and discipline.
Hapkido is used worldwide by government agencies, military Special Forces and law enforcement agencies. There are approximately 3600 techniques in Hapkido. Our schools teach about 1500 of these techniques.
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