What is Hapkido?

Hap = unity, eclectic, gathering
Ki = inner strength
Do = art of, the way

Hapkido is an eclectic art centered around inner strength. Hapkido is well known throughout the world for it’s outstanding self-defense techniques. It uses the striking & kicking skills popular in styles like Tae Kwon Do and blends them with the ease and flow of arts like Aikido, using the opponent’s energy for personal power.

It is a blend of offensive hand and foot techniques, defensive throwing, rolling and restraining maneuvers, with the underlying theme of obtaining physical and mental balance and confidence in oneself. Breathing exercises are incorporated as a means to relieve stress and become more “centered” in both mind and body. Hapkido does not require vigorous strength since movements originate from a relaxed and natural position from where opposing energy is controlled and redirected. Men and women from ages 5 to 60+ participate in classes.

Hapkido, as taught at Martial Arts Family Fitness, is an excellent vehicle to acquire self and family protection skills, self-confidence, discipline, fitness, focus and self-esteem while enhancing nonviolent conflict resolution, goal setting abilities and strength of character -- creating productive, healthy people.