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Hapkido
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The Philosophy and application of Hapkido
The Korean term ‘hapkido’ is a combination of three words: ‘hap’ meaning harmony or coordination; ‘ki’ meaning power or more literally, cosmic force; and ‘do’, meaning the way of the art. In short, hapkido means the art of power coordination.
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Water Theory
Hapkido fighting strategy, as developed by master Ji Han Jae, is know as water theory. It consists of three aspects.
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The History of Hapkido
Thirteen centuries ago the people of Korea were unified under the sovereignty of King Chin-Heung. But in the years to follow, their country was torn apart by wars and insurrections. During the Silla Dynasty, it was felt that the security of many lay in the strength , physical and mental endurance of a select few. Each king gathered about him an elite group of young noblemen – knights who were highly disciplined, adhered to a strict code of ethics and were extremely proficient in the art of killing with their bare hands. The martial arts of these men, who called themselves Hwarangdo, reigned for two hundred years.
