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What is HAPKIDO?Hapkido is a Korean Martial Art of coordination, a training method of strengthening and cultivating the mind and body, a way of integrating an individuals physical and mental powers so that he or she can grow as balanced human beings. Hapkido employs powerful kicking techniques like Korean Tae Kyon, throwing techniques like Japanese Aikido and Jujitsu, and hand techniques like Chinese Kenpo. It is concise and practical, the result of a 1300 year pursuit of the ultimate lifestyle. HAP means to unify, integrate, coordinate or harmonize; KI means mental energy, intrinsic human energy, or Spirit; and DO means method, path, or way of accomplishing this. This Korean Art of Self-Defence is a pure art form and is not a sport like many other martial sport types. The three principles of Hapkido are Yoo (softness, water), Hwa (harmony), and Won (theory of circles). 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." Hapkido provides complete physical and mental conditioning which improves breathing, concentration, balance, reaction-time, posture, flexibility, timing, body-mechanics, circular and angular foot-work, dynamic muscle development, joint and tendon strength, and inner awareness and 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. Hapkido is a science, an integrated 'eclectic' art, pure self-defense art, and good mental and physical exercise. The immediate objective of Hapkido is the welfare of YOU, the practitioner. Your training will enhance your skills of self-defense and improve your confidence and ability to focus under pressure. |
LATEST NEWS3rd November 2011Congratulations to Master Creedon's Ireland Hapkido Federation Team at the European Hapkido Championships 2011 who won 6 Medals! Well done! Senad Ziljkic - Gold & Silver Aidan Hannifan - Gold Martin O'Mahony - Silver Marco Murat Korpe - Bronze James O'Neill - Bronze 
Febuary 2012 - PromotionsCongratulations to European Gold medalists Aidan Hannifan and Senad Ziljkic on their recent Dan exams.
NEXT UPCOMING EVENTFebruary 2012 »Croatian Open Hapkido Championships |
Belts and DegreesThere are 10 gup levels in Hapikdo in order to achieve a black belt. You will need to pass each grading in order to achieve each coloured belt. The gup levels are: 
Once you have completed the gup curriclulum, you are now ready to continue with the training for the Dan belts. There are ten dan levels, 8, 9, and 10th Dan are reserved black belt levels granted to grandmasters of the art |
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