Hap Ki Do
THE WAY OF COORDINATED POWER
Hap Ki Do
THE WAY OF COORDINATED POWER
HAPKIDO is a Korean Martial Art of Self-Defense. Hapkido is a system of using empty hands and weapons techniques. Students learn to defend against both armed and unarmed combatants. The word Hapkido means “the way of coordinated power”.
“Hap” means to coordinate. To harmonize, “Ki” means energy.
“Ki” is the result of our physical and mental response to outside stimuli, that prepares us to perform some type of physical action in response to those stimuli. In very basic terms it is our body’s release of the hormone adrenaline working in balanced harmony with our intellect and our will to survive.
“Do” means the way of life, or path that we follow to realize the harmonizing of that energy. “Our Hapkido Journey”.
Shin Ki Kwan Hapkido is a dynamic, all-encompassing martial art system of self-protection, staying true to its roots of mind body and health. It includes devastating strikes, kicks, joint-locks, throws, pressure points, blunt and bladed weapons. It also uses breathing and focus development practices, and has a strong emphasis on character cultivation. Ultimate Martial Arts & Kickboxing provides students with complete, authentic instruction in the Korean Martial Art of Hapkido. The in depth curriculum taught includes the history and philosophical aspects in addition to the realistic self-defense concepts, methods and techniques of Hapkido. UMAK is an Authentic Hapkido Learning Center and serves both South Jersey and nationwide through the Korea Hapkido Federation, which Scott Yates currently holds the position of US Director.
The Shin Ki Kwan Hapkido curriculum emphasizes circular motion, breathing techniques and non-resisting movements to gain control of the opponent. As a result, the Hapkidoin, (practitioner), seeks to use footwork and body positioning to break balance. Leverage is used to avoid the use of strength against strength. This gives a self-protection advantage that differs from sport martial arts training.
HapKiDo Weapons Training
Hapkido weapons training consists of knife training, short stick, medium stick, walking cane, rope, long staff and sword. This training is held in our Elite Training classes, Black Belt classes and Teen/Adult classes only. As a student, you learn to use these weapons respectfully and safely, so that you will learn to handle them properly and also defend against them. Training with weapons in Hapkido is done in a manner that teaches the student to adapt the concepts of these weapons systems into the use of everyday items found in your daily environment. The Hapkido student learns anything can be used as a defensive weapon. Even a common shopping bag or a t-shirt.
HapKiDo is the Science of Self-Defense - Not a Sport
Hapkido is the study of the Physiological, Philosophical and Psychological aspects of Self-defense. From a philosophical standpoint, it also includes a strong ethical code that cultivates strong moral values. Respect and confidence is built from the inside out. From a psychological standpoint, the training teaches us how to stay in control under stress and in crisis situations. Emotional fortitude in today’s society is a superpower, as many people struggle to cope with everyday anxiety and stress. From a Physiological standpoint, Shin Ki Kwan Hapkido is realistic self-defense based on physics and biology. Shin Ki Kwan Hapkido skills are used for personal human development and the protection of yourself or your loved ones.
What separates Hapkido from other martial arts, is the fact that it has no sport component. In a self-defense situation there are no judges, buzzers or referees to stop the action. There is no point system for kick or strike sparring or time out or tap out for submissions.
Hapkido is a Martial Art of combat. It is designed to stop an attacker quickly and efficiently, even against multiple attackers if needed. For these reasons, the imprinting, or “Neuroplasticity” that results is in alignment to actual situations involving interpersonal violent aggression. This is based on science not opinion, as training matches the self protection methods needed for safety and survival.
Hapkido concepts, methods and techniques are often taught to Law Enforcement Special Operations and Military worldwide. It provides both lethal and non-lethal controlling techniques so that an individual can employ only the amount of force needed for the situation. It is a Martial Art that truly has something for all, regardless of age or ability.