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What is Hoshinkido - Hapkido?
Hoshinkido Hapkido is a new Korean martial art system that has been recognized by the Korea Kido-Hapkido Association since January 1st, 1999. It was developped by Grandmaster Serge P. Baubil. Through his study, Master Baubil has codified martial art techniques so that they may be better adapted for westerners while respectfully preserving all aspects of traditional korean culture. The teaching of Hoshinkido Hapkido is based on the original and traditional Hapkido and complemented by the traditional self-defense techniques from Korean Hoshinsul that Master Baubil has learn from many Korean Masters in his 45 years of experience.The definition of HOSHINKIDO HAPKIDO is as follows:
  • HO: means protection, defense
  • SHIN: means body;
  • KI: means power, energy;
  • DO: means the way;
  • HAP: means coordination, harmony;
  • KI: means power, energy;
  • DO: means the way;

It is the way of coordinated power applied to self-defense. The Hoshinkido Hapkido method harmoniously and efficiently combines throws, holds, dislocation locks with blows to the upper and lower limbs, and with breathing techniques to develop internal energy.

"Training sessions in the hoshinkido hapkido dojang aim to prepare the practitioner to face any possible situation and the student must show skill and mastery in every technique". The basics of Hoshinkido Hapkido system are divided into three sections :

  • Kokki, or techniques of twisting applied to the joints.
  • Taerriki, or striking techniques used in fights in which the opponents are separated by a short or medium distance.
  • Dongiki, or throwing techniques for hand to hand combat.

All of the techniques must be used harmoniously with each other; if not Hoshinkido Hapkido is incomplete.

In the Hoshinkido Hapkido method, the use of weapons is not systematically taught. "However", mastery of the body techniques make weapon training easier.In Hoshinkido Hapkido, as in the other arts, weapons are the extension of the arm.