Today's style is: HAPKIDO a Korean/Japanese martial art based on kicking motions and incorporating elements of aikido.

Hapkido is a discipline of coordination, a way of strengthening the mind and body. The object is to fuse one's physical and mental powers so that he or she will emerge as a more fully integrated human being.

Hapkido translates into a method or way (DO) for the coordination of harmony (HAP) of mental energy or spirit (KI).

It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and other strikes. Hapkido practitioners train to counter the techniques of other martial arts as well as common "unskilled" attacks. There is also a range of traditional weapons including short stick, cane, rope, sword and staff, which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined.

Although Hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques, the purpose of most engagements is to get near for a close strike, lock, or throw. 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.

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