Hapkido
The hapkido (합기도 in Hangeul, 合氣道 in Hanja) is a Korean Martial art .
Way (C - 도 - 道) of energy (Ki - 기 - 氣) unified, harmonized (Hap - 합 - 合) . It is a circular martial art in the direction where the movements carried out seek to use the power of the adversary by redirecting it according to circular motions. For example, there exist two manners of countering a punch or of foot: either by blocking it, i.e. by opposing power to power, as in Taekwondo, or by redirecting the energy of the punch towards a space where one is not, and consequently occasion to unbalance the adversary. The hapkido uses also techniques of handling of the articulations, projections, attacks, pressures at the painful points, etc
Principles
The practitioner of hapkido seeks to use three principles at the time of his engagements:- the harmony (“ Hwa ”): it is about the principle of not-resistance, of accompaniment.
- the circle (“ Won ”): this principle recommends the use of circular motions.
- fluidity (“ Yu ”): like water, it is necessary to adapt and act without stop.
It is difficult to differently explain the principle of water than by the contemplation of water and the personal development of the concept. One can for example observe the water of a river of mountain. Water cannot be blocked, it marries all the forms, circumvents all the obstacles; it seems calm, inoffensive and yet it is able to dig deep furrows in the hardest rock…
See too
- Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido
- Chon you Kwan Hapkido
- Kum MOO Kwan Hapkido
- the Aïkido uses close techniques, also founded on circular motions.
External bonds
- History of Hapkido
- Hapkido on webtdk.com