Information for Beginners
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Taken collectively, Hap Ki Do, Coordination Energy Artform, defines a martial art that is completely integrated. That is to say it involves complete integration of body, mind and spirit. The techniques of Hapkido are made powerful through the coordinated efforts of the physical body being directed by the concentrated mind and inspired and infused with the energy of the spirit. When practiced this way Hapkido can be an astonishingly powerful martial art, enabling even those of small physical stature to achieve great physical influence over their opponents. 
Hapkido is also fully integrated in terms of its techniques, involving punches, kicks, blocks, doges, throws and ground work, or grappling. It is through a complete knowledge that a Hapkido practitioner may meet any and all attacks with confidence and effectiveness.
The Three Principles of Hapkido
Principle of Sum ~ My power plus your power equals My power
Principle of Water ~ Non-Resistance
Principle of Circular Motion ~ Universal Power
Belt Progression - Testing is Quarterly
White
Yellow
Purple
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Black 1st Dan
Sparring Equipment
In order to spar Students must wear: gloves, chest protector, shin guards, head gear, mouth guard, and men must wear groin protection.
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Why Study Hapkido?
Look Younger- Feel Better- Lose Weight
Increase Flexibility & Stamina
Improve Coordination & Balance
The popularity of Hapkido is due to the fact that everyone, young or old, male or female, can practice this art regardless of physical weight or strength. Not only does "good technique" play a more important role 
than force, but because direct hitting or striking is not necessarily needed. The best technique for an individual practitioner is what works best for their particular body type as well as what appeals to their sensibilities. Most Hapkido Masters will tell you that they were not physically strong by nature, but because skillful and strong through training and practice.
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Both the body and the spirit of a human being are interacting with each other and we can understand them as beingnearly one entity.
We can earn our health and spiritual delight through physical activities. Additionally, we can feel pleasure instinctively when we come to have a certain degree of self-confidence in the ability to protect ourselves physically through the course of learning. When one is able to be confident in their self-determined power and the techniques at their command, they can never be "mean", but will instead find themselves making magnanimous concessions to others, for with these abilities comes a natural responsibility. Such mental posture will, without fail, enable one to keep their nervous "mental storm" under control, thus restoring a complete peace of mind under any circumstance.
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Always Show Respect
Keep your Uniform in Good Condition
Say "Hapki" and Bow When Entering and Exiting the Studio
Always Answer Questions with "Yes/No Sir" or "Yes/No Ma'am"
Bow Before Stepping Onto or Off Mat
No Shoes or Drink on the Mat
No Jumping or Climbing on the Mats
Use the Dressing Rooms when Changing your Clothes
Do not Play with the Equipment
Do Not Run Around Before, During or After Class as You Will Disrupt Others
Do Not Talk During Class
If You Arrive Late, Stay in Back of Class Until Told Otherwise
Bow to Each Other and Shake Hands with Everyone after Each Class
Leave the mat Quickly after Class, So the Next Class may Begin on Time
Always Leave your Problems and Stress Outside, Hapkido is Enjoyable!
KAM SA HAPNIDA (kam sam nida)
Thank You
CHAH RYUT (cha-ree-ut)
Attention
GYUNG NYEAH (gyung yay)
Bow
BA-RO (bah-ro)
At Ease
DOJANG (do-zang)
Studio, Place of Education
DOBOK (do-bok)
Uniform
KIYAP (ki-yup)
Yell
| 1 - Hana | (short "a" sound) |
| 2 - Dool | (soft "l" sound) |
| 3 - Set | (soft "t" sound) |
| 4 - Net | (soft "t" sound) |
| 5 - Da-sut | (Da [duh], soft "t") |
| 6 - Ya-sut | (Ya [yuh], soft "t") |
| 7 - il-gope | (short "o", abrupt "p") |
| 8 - Yu-dul | (short "u" then long "u") |
| 9 - A-hop | (short "a", abrupt "p") |
| 10 - Yul | (pronounced soft "you'll") |
Great for the Whole Family! Classes for Men and Women of All Ages! Children Classes Age 4 & Up |
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