NineTailedFox Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I'm interesting to see how many Hapkido practitioners are on this website. So if you study Hapkido (or a closely related korean art), tell me about it. I'll go first: My Master studies under GrandMaster J. R. West who is the president of the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation. (Are there any others who belong to the same federation?) I am second red belt (3rd gup) in Hapkido, and I have been training for about 2.5 years now. I need two more belts until I earn my black belt and suspect that I will probably take 1.5 to 2 years time. I also do a lot of Hapkido ground fighting along with sparring and the usual self defense techniques. Not a big fan of form, but it has to be done. Thanks for any replies!Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockmeister Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Not a big fan of form, but it has to be done. Thanks for any replies!Peace Form? As in forms? I didn't know Hapkido had forms. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I currently study ICHF combat hapkido as created by Grandmaster John Pallegrini The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traz Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I previously studied Hapkido under the Jin Pal Federation, but recently switched arts because I moved away.As of note, some Hapkido styles have forms, though its not nearly a focus. of training. Like a midget at a urinal, I'm always on my toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineTailedFox Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 At my school, we study some basic forms, only to gain better coordination between mind and body. This makes understanding some of the more advanced Hapkido techniques easier and helps students to understand Hapkido philosophy. Whoa, not many Hapkido people on this site heh?Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufrthanu Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I also just got into Hapkido about a year ago...I've done Sin moo and WHF. Long Live the Fighters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I've trained in Aikido but would like to train in HKD at some point. My TKD academy offers HKD classes but I haven't got the time to train in HKD as well. Great art, though. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrekka Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 One of the more traditional Karate clubs here in Seoul also teaches Hapkido. I am learning nothing from the Karate but am learning Hapkido and quite enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokendowanderer Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Started hapkido in 1984 under Dan Rogers (no longer with us). He trained under Grandmaster Choi, Han Young, who trained under the founder Great Grandmaster Choi, Yong Sul . When I started there were no forms in Hapkido. The style is well rounded and has a great variety of techniques, kicks, punches, joint locks, etc. Its not well suited for competition. There are too many rules there. I was taught to use the art for one thing, self defence. In that, there is only one rule. SURVIVE! Forms were developed later for those who wanted to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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