Disciplines

Jungki kwan east coast

Hapkido

The translation of Hapkido is as follows:  Hap means "together", "coordinated", or "joining"; Ki describes internal energy, spirit, strength, or power; and Do means "way" or "art". Thus, Hapkido translates literally as "the art of coordinated power”.

For those observing someone practicing Hapkido they would see a martial art that contains wrist grabs, elbow grabs, shoulder grabs, clothing grabs, low kicks, and a variety of other self-defense type techniques.  As one begins to train in Hapkido they realize that it is much more than simply performing a series of steps to complete a specific technique.   For example, each technique contains at least three main principles; which are:  Hwa, Won and Ryu.

These principles relate to off-balancing, the use of angles and circles, as well as hard with soft and soft with hard mechanics.  You might think that you’re learning Geometry as opposed to Hapkido when studying the theory behind each technique.  Understanding these principles enables one to truly administer a technique and make it work; without the need to have your opponent simply move for you; as you might see in a coordinated dance.   

Hapkido, as taught by Founder Choi is not a flashy martial art but rather one which is straight to the point: if you are forced to defend yourself, your objective is to win.     Hapkido is a martial art.    

Kuhapdo

Kuhapdo is a sword art.   The word “Kuhapdo” is the Korean word for the Japanese sword art “Iado”, the martial art of the samurai.  Literally translated, Kuhap stands for a cutting act while standing up from a sitting posture.  Do means “way” or “art”.  Jungki Kwan East Coast offers instruction in Kuhapdo training in Chung Suk Kuhapdo founded by Grandmaster Lim, Hyun Soo.        

In its simplest form Kuhapdo is an art where a sword is drawn from a sheathed position, perform a cut or series of cuts, then the sword is re-sheathed back to starting position.  While it may sound simple to do; Kuhapdo requires proper body mechanics, physical strength, speed and mental focus.  Like most martial arts, Kuhapdo is an art that takes years to master and can be continued throughout a lifetime.   

Kuhapdo can be viewed similar to the game of golf -  all ages can do it, it can be performed well into your latter years, it requires a tremendous amount of mental concentration and it is an art that you cannot perfect.   To clarify the last point, there is no such thing as a perfect cut or perfect form.  There is only always a better cut.   Where Kuhapdo differs from golf is the physical requirements that are needed.  Kuhapdo truly is a whole body form of exercise.   A student of Kuhapdo will see increases in strength, speed, agility and cardio. 

Class Schedule:

Hapkido

• Tuesday  7:30 - 8:30 pm
  
• Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  
• Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am 
  

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Kuhapdo

• Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
  
• Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 am