Developed using elements belonging to \u201cDaito-Ryu Akki Jujutsu\u201d is an East Asian form of the martial art known as Hapkido. This \u201chybrid and eclectic\u201d combat form is said to have originated from South Korea. Furthermore, the Hapkido involves the use of \u201cstriking techniques\u201d as well as the use of \u201cweapons\u201d. In addition, this form of combat is supposed to be extremely similar in style to \u201caikido\u201d. The term \u201cHapkido\u201d when translated literally means \u201cthe way of coordinating energy\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of South Korea, the Hapkido was developed by a South Korean martial artist named Choi Young-Sool. Apparently, he was sent away to Japan and returned to his country only after 30 long years. Furthermore, it was while he was in Japan that he learned the technique involved in a martial art form known as \u201cDaito-Ryu Akki\u201d. It was thus using elements belonging to \u201cDaito\u201d that he created this martial art form which was named Hapkido.\u00a0 In addition, it was Choi\u2019s student Chang Ching II who on 15th January 1985 officially became the second direct lineage Grandmaster of this martial art form. It was on April 5th, 1985 that Chang became the first student to be awarded the only 10th<\/sup> Dan certificate available in this combat form. It was Chang who then carried the legacy of Choi forward and continues to do so by teaching \u201cHapkido\u201d to small groups of students in New York City in the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The weapons used in this form of combat mainly include a knife, sword, rope, nunchaku, cane, short stick, a mid-length staff, and a Japanese staff known as Bo. In addition, the fighter also uses \u201chands and feet\u201d as a form of a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of technique, the fighter in this form of martial art mainly uses \u201ckicks and punches\u201d to overcome an opponent. Furthermore, moves such as jumping kicks, percussive hand strikes, pressure point strikes, joint locks, and throws are also used in the Hapkido. As for training centers\/schools, there are a few available around the world especially in the United States of America for those interested in learning this \u201chybrid and eclectic\u201d martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeapon used in the Hapkido:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The technique involved in the Hapkido and training availability:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n