Hapkido (which is a Korean Mu Do) should not be mistakened for Aikido (which is a Japanese Bu Do). Aikido is a passive discipline. Hapkido is a passive (Um) and active (Yang) discipline. There are similarities, but, both are quite different from each other. Also, Hapkido utilizes smaller circles (radii) in executing technique.

One should always try to avoid violence, but if someone grabs you, attempts to strike you, or physically assaults you in any way, it has obviously escalated beyond words, and you are left with the only alternative which is to defend yourself or "Ho Shin."

The Korean Art of Self-Defense, Hapkido, is considered a "soft" style of Martial Art, in contrast to the "hard" styles that practice the use of brute force-against-force, resulting in size and strength domination. The Hapkidoist redirects, diverts, or suppresses an attackers flow of energy softly and graciously. This diversion or passive act allows the Hapkidoist to use the attackers power against him or herself leading to the attackers defeat or demise. Through the twisting or separation of tendons, ligaments and muscle; application of pressure (cavity press) on specific joints and pressure (meridian) accu-points, very little strength is needed to overcome an attacking opponent.

Hapkido utilizes pure Newtonian Mechanics and Physics in the form of levers, fulcrums, pivots, force, motion, acceleration, deceleration, Gravitation, velocity, momentum, distance, time, ballistics, inertia, action, reaction, work, energy, power, intrinsic energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, energy transformation, energy conservation, impulse, friction, circular motion, centripetal force, centrifugal force, displacement, angular velocity, elliptical motion, rotational dynamics, torque, power transmission, angular momentum, harmonic motion and wave theory. You know! It's no wonder that Dr. Ko fell in love with Hapkido.

The Hapkidoist learns to view an attacker as an energy entity rather than a physical entity. In other words, the larger the person that is attacking, the more energy he or she has, the better it is for the Hapkido stylist, and the more devastating it is for the attacker.

Hapkido, defensively, redirects the oncoming attack, and quickly circulates it against the attacker, using small circular, twisting, and angular patterns, that follow through with immediate, joint-immobilizing, joint-locking, accu-point-pressurized, devastation utilizing offensive techniques which are geared to control the attackers violence, rage and render him or her incapable of further destructive action. The Hapkidoist is in total control of the confrontation and thus nullifying the aggressor's attack without the need for uncontrolled damage as seen in many of the "hard" styles.

Master Dr. Ko believes that the special techniques and characteristics of this art should attract Federal, State, and Local law enforcement officers and officials, as well as other security officials and draw them into this most effective and 'natural' Korean self-defense discipline.

Hapkido provides complete physical and mental conditioning which improves breathing, concentration, balance, reaction-time, posturing, centering, flexibility, timing, body-mechanics, circular and angular footwork, dynamic muscle development, joint and tendon strength, inner awareness and self-confidence.

Hapkido purely and naturally unifies the mind, body, and spirit into one entity. It develops discipline, control of the entire body and teaches proper healthful breathing techniques (Dan-Jon Ho-Hup). It teaches the principles of non-resistance and teaches your mind and body to act and react like water against an attacker. This Hapkido is a science, an integrated 'eclectic' art, pure self-defense curriculum, and good mental and physical exercise. This ancient martial art of Korea was once reserved only for the "Royal Family" and its security force. Also, the current day secret service and Presidential bodyguards of the Blue House in Korea are all experts and Masters of Hapkido. From one of the most famous books published by Grandmaster Myung Kwang Sik, President of the World Hapkido Federation, entitled, "Hapkido - Martial Art of Masters". This most effective martial art of pure self-defense was held secret for many decades by the Buddhist monks housed in the Korean (Sun) Monasteries or So Rim Sa Temples.

The immediate objective of Hapkido is the welfare of YOU, the practitioner. Enhanced skills of pure self-defense will be attained. Your character will be more fully developed. An improved attitude, personality and enhanced personal attributes will be realized through proper training and professional instruction. Courtesy, Respect, Humility, Loyalty, Generosity, Self-Preservation, and Dedication are not only taught, but continuously cultivated, trained and taught by Master Dr. Ko at the Ko Mu Do Kwan.

Hosinsul is an amalgamation of Hapkido, Taekwondo, and Judo techniques and training methods to bring about a full conceptulization of self-defense training. Grandmaster Dr. Dae-Shik Kim is President of the Society of Hosinsul, he holds the ranks of 9th DAN Taekwondo, 8th DAN Judo, and 7th DAN Hapkido. He has certified Dr. Ko as Master Instructor in Hosinsul (pronounced: Hoe - Shin - Sool).

Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim is Founder and President of the Universal Hapkido Institute and the Universal Martial Arts Institute. He holds the international ranks of 8th DAN Hapkido and 8th DAN Taekwondo under the Korea Hapkido Association and the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters), respectively. He has taught and trained Dr. Ko and has certified him as 5th DAN Master Instructor in Hapkido. He also helped Master Dr. Ko bring this pure self-defense art to the City of Wichita and the State of Kansas on June 1, 1996 at Wichita State University's Marcus Center for Continuing Education.

Master Dr. Ko taught Hapkido for the Kinesiology and Sport Studies Departments (Physical Education) at Wichita State University for a full-credit hour course.

Master Dr. Ko is forever grateful to Grandmaster Kim, Ik-Hwan and Grandmaster Dr. Kim, Dae-Shik for extending their faith in him and entrusting their vast knowledge to him for further preservation of these 'traditional' Korean Martial Arts.

Master Dr. Ko remains standing on the shoulders of these Korean Traditional Mu Do (Martial Arts) 'Giants.'

Seminars, Private Instruction, and Training Video's are available in Traditional Hapkido from Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim. The Universal Martial Arts Institute and Universal Hapkido Institute are looking for dedicated instructors and school owners to represent this incredibly effective self-defense art of Hapkido to their area or students. Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim can be contacted directly at (973) 579-3220 for more information on affiliation and support in your operations.

DIRECT LINK TO GRANDMASTER IK-HWAN KIM'S WEBSITE

The following Training Videos can be an excellent addition to your current training regimen: Traditional Hapkido Volumes 1, 2, and 3; Korean Weapons; and Self-Defense for Women. (See directly below):

Video Prices: Hapkido Volume 1 is $59.95, Hapkido Volume 2 is $59.95, Hapkido Volume 3 is $59.95, Weapons Video is $59.95, and the Self-Defense for Women Video is $49.95.

The Quality of these tapes are extremely high.

For information on these video training tapes or the Universal Martial Arts Institute, Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim can be contacted at:

Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim
Author of Training Videos and President,
Universal Hapkido Institute (UHI),
Universal Martial Arts Institute (UMI),
Lafayette, New Jersey

Phone: (973) 579-3220

or you can contact:

Grandmaster Ik-Hwan Kim
Master Dr. Gar Won Ko
Universal Hapkido Institute and
Universal Martial Arts Institute,
Midwest Representative: Ko Mu Do Kwan

2819 E. Central Ave.
Wichita, Kansas 67214

Call: (316) 651-5050

Send E-Mail to: komudokwan@southwind.net

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Photo's from the Hapkido Demo at the 2002 UMI Goodwill Games

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