VICTORIA HAPKIDO
KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS
KumMooKwan HapKido
Welcome to Victoria Hapkido
Our studio is proud to be led by Grandmaster Ki. C. Yoon who was a trainer for the South Korean President's bodyguards, chief judge and instructor for military commandos 1195 Co. - 5698 Co. Master Ki was presented a special commendation award from Lt. General Mun H. K. Lee for successfully training 2000 military paratroopers to the black belt in 30 months.
The red character above Grandmaster Ki is the Chinese character "In" which means patience. "Ja" is people. "InJa " literally translated is patient people, not the Ninja as in the movies. When we train in martial arts, our goal is for balance and to be patient people.This is an important reminder when we bow in and start our training.
HAP KI DO
"Collect" "Power" "Way"
"The goal of martial arts is for balance and to be patient people, an important reminder when we bow in and start our training. A rolling stone gathers no moss!"
Grandmaster Ki.C. Yoon
Established by Grandmaster Ki.C. Yoon, Kum Moo Kwan is the style of Korean Hapkido taught in our Victoria studio. Our goal is to balance mind, body and spirit through martial arts training.
Hapkido is a comprehensive martial art that involves kicking, punching, striking, and rolling, as well as break falls, joint manipulation, grappling and throwing.
Cultivating one’s inner power or “Ki” is at the heart of Hapkido training, which is accomplished through the use of abdominal breathing and isometric exercise, and also using other people's energy to defend against stronger and more aggressive opponents. The traditional format is structured to cultivate focus, discipline and respect.
Hapkido is a defensive art, we do not train for tournaments and trophies.
Hapkido is a Discipline and Way of Life That Allows Harmony and Balance
