Description
Hapkido is a Korean style Martial Art. It consists of hundreds of different techniques. The large variety of these techniques can make Hapkido seem a different martial art from one moment to the next. Its kicking and punching make it appear like traditional karate or Tae Kwon Do. Its many throwing techniques look like Judo. The wrist and joint locks look very similar to Aikido. Grappling and escapes appear similar to Jujitsu. However, Korean Hapkido includes all these different techniques in the single art because it is a self-defense (combat) martial art.
At the Washido Studio, our lineage is very short (techniques have been passed through three instructors originating from the founder of Hapkido - Yong Sul Choi), so our techniques are exceptionally pure. Hapkido is a combat Martial Art, not a sport Martial Art, so we do not participate in tournaments. Hapkido is more practical than Taikwondo or other sport Martial Arts which focus on point scoring rather than genuine self defense.
Understanding
the nature of Hapkido requires knowledge of actual combat or self defense
situations. First, in real situations there are no rules. Second, there
is no way to predict the situation an attacker will create. Third, an
effective defense requires that your response to aggression must be by
reflex and appropriate for the particular attack. Since there are no rules
in combat (e.g., a street fight,) and you cannot predict how someone will
attack, Hapkido has techniques to deal with and respond appropriately
to any type of attack. A Hapkido practitioner can use the appropriate
technique to fit any possible form of attack (hit, kick, grab, etc.).
When a Hapkido practitioner is attacked, his training is to react reflexively
(thinking is too slow) to the attacker rather than with predefined forms.
Obviously, this requires a large number and variety of Hapkido techniques.
However, they equip the martial artist to handle the no holds barred type
of fighting that occurs in real combat or street situations.
Although no one can learn the full range of Hapkido techniques overnight, the beginning student immediately learns useful and potent fighting techniques. White belt techniques such as backfist, knee kick, and the elbow strikes are frequently used favorites in the arsenals of many professional kick boxers and self defense specialists. The grab-defense break techniques and low side kick, taught for the yellow belt will, control and disable an attacker whatever his size and strength. These are examples of only a few techniques taught for the white and yellow belt (the first two belts one receives in Hapkido). The Hapkido student learns serious techniques from the start and throughout his Hapkido career. He should diligently study, practice and learn very well each of these techniques.
| Class | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Class | 5:30-6:30pm |
5:30-6:30pm |
5:30-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm | 5:30-6:30pm |
| Children's Class | 4:30-5:30pm | 4:30-5:30pm | |||
| Law Enforcement Only | 4:00-5:00pm |
Price
Priced by attendance:
| One class per week | $20.00 per month |
| Two classes per week | $30.00 per month |
| Three classes per week | $40.00 per month |
| Unlimited Program (may attend every class) | $50.00 per month |
Family discounts are available as follows:
| First Family Member | Regular monthly fee |
| Second Family Member | $5.00 off monthly fee |
| Third Family Member | $10.00 off monthly fee |
Note: Discounts are available for payments 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year in advance. There is a one-time registration fee (Adults: $35.00, Children: $25.00) for all Hapkido students which includes a uniform (Gi) a studio patch, white belt and registration with the International Hapkido Federation. Private lessons are available upon request - please see an instructor for rate information.
