ekafid Posted March 30, 2003 Posted March 30, 2003 hi, I was wondering what everyone's opinions are on hapkido. Is it a good self defense system? etc. does it matter if you instructor is overweight?
BKJ1216 Posted March 30, 2003 Posted March 30, 2003 Well I don't know if it's a good self defense system or not, but it shoudln't matter if your instructor is overweight. If he is reconized by an organization and certified instructor then I don't think it would mater. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
Karateka_latino Posted March 30, 2003 Posted March 30, 2003 Hapkido is a korean Self defense system derived from the old Japanese style Daitoryu Aikijujutsu. The system curriculum have kicks, hand strikes,elbows, knees, join locks, throws, some ground grappling. At higher levels, weapons and weapons defense, accupunture, Ki development. Its a martial art for those who likes to work on several things. As far as for the Instructor been overweight. I'll say that first go and watch a couple of classes. The important thing is he been a great teacher.
TJS Posted March 30, 2003 Posted March 30, 2003 generally i would say it does not matter if the instuctor is overweight BUT Just make sure it's not a dojo filled with overweight people with no skill or ability=Mcdojo...if you see alot of blackbelts like that..then run.
amp Posted March 30, 2003 Posted March 30, 2003 I didn't have that great of a time with it, but you might. I got tired of training with people that didn't care whether their techniques worked or not. It looked good and the other guy tapped, yay! Know thyself.
Chris from CT Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 I got tired of training with people that didn't care whether their techniques worked or not.I hope not all hapkido is like that. Oh, definitely not my friend! Take care Chris LaCavaJung Ki Kwan of Connecticut"Man is born soft and supple,in death he is hard and rigid..." LaoTzu
KoreanTiger30 Posted April 10, 2003 Posted April 10, 2003 I have studied Hapkido for about 10 years now and it is a great system of Martial art.I worked under a Master nad he has affiliate schools with overweigth instrucotrs but they grasp the material reallyy well and are really qualified teachers. I have had a couple of occasions where I had to defend myself using hapkido and it worked really well.If you put the time in you will get quality results. Choi, Ji Hoon Instructor-3rd Dan-Tae Kwon Do 3rd Dan HapkidoInternational Haedong Gumdo FederationKyuk Too Ki (Korean Kickboxing/Streetfighting)
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