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Grandmaster Choi Yong Sul is considered the originator of modern Hapkido; his legacy is the martial art taught by his revered students, which includes Grandmaster Ki C Yoon, the forefather of Kum Moo Kwan, and founder of Victoria Hapkido.

Grandmaster Choi Yong Sul (1904 – 1986)

 Choi Yong Sul began martial arts training at a young age with the Buddhist monks of South Korea.  In later years, he taught the skill that he created, naming it "Hapkido," which means COLLECT, POWER, WAY.   Hapkido employs joint locks, pressure points, kicking, punching and break fall techniques.

THE FOUNDER OF MODERN HAPKIDO

Hapkido Grandmasters Choi Yong Sul and Ki C. Yoon

Translated Hapkido means "internal power way"

HISTORY

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A Discipline of the Body and Mind

Hapkido was widely taught to the military police and special services in Korea in the 1970's and continues today, including the president's bodyguards and military services.

Commando training, South Korea 1970s.  Master Ki on centre platform

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