Hapkido
Hapkido (also spelled hap ki do or hapki-do; Hangul: 합기도; Hanja: 合氣道) is a dynamic and eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, techniques of other martial arts, as well as common primitive attacks.
There is also the use of traditional weapons, including a sword, rope, nunchaku, cane, short stick, and staff (gun, bō) which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined. Hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques, utilizing dynamic kicking and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer fighting distances.
Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to employ leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength. The art evolved from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu or a closely related jujutsu system taught by Choi Yong-Sool (Hangul: 최용술) who returned to Korea after World War II, having lived in Japan for 30 years.
This system was later combined with kicking and striking techniques of indigenous and contemporary arts such as taekkyeon and tang soo do. Its history is obscured by the historical animosity between the Korean and Japanese peoples following the Second World War.
Hapkido
Hapkido (also spelled hap ki do or hapki-do; Hangul: 합기도; Hanja: 合氣道) is a dynamic and eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, techniques of other martial arts, as well as common primitive attacks.
There is also the use of traditional weapons, including a sword, rope, nunchaku, cane, short stick, and staff (gun, bō) which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined. Hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques, utilizing dynamic kicking and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer fighting distances.
Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to employ leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength. The art evolved from Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu or a closely related jujutsu system taught by Choi Yong-Sool (Hangul: 최용술) who returned to Korea after World War II, having lived in Japan for 30 years.
This system was later combined with kicking and striking techniques of indigenous and contemporary arts such as taekkyeon and tang soo do. Its history is obscured by the historical animosity between the Korean and Japanese peoples following the Second World War.
Yellow Belt
By Tim Bright
The first of three series from High Desert Hapkido teaches the techniques required to be awarded various belt levels from High Desert Hapkido and Full Circle Hapkido Association. This series specifically addresses the techniques required for a yellow belt ranking and serves as a good foundation of Hapkido techniques.
Orange Belt
By Tim Bright
The second series from High Desert Hapkido teaches the techniques required to be awarded various belt levels from High Desert Hapkido and Full Circle Hapkido Association. This series specifically addresses the techniques required for an orange belt ranking including more kicks, basic blocks, wrist grabs and falling techniques.
Purple Belt
By Tim Bright
The third series from High Desert Hapkido teaches the techniques required to be awarded various belt levels from High Desert Hapkido and Full Circle Hapkido Association. This series specifically addresses the techniques required for a purple belt ranking including more kicks, basic blocks, wrist grabs and free fighting techniques.
School/Dojo: High Desert Hapkido
Disciplines: Hapkido
Location: Hesperia, CA
Tim Bright is the Chief Instructor at Hesperia Hapkido and holds the rank of 5th Dan. Although Hapkido remains Mr. Bright’s first true passion, Mr. Bright has trained in various Martial arts for more than 20 years.
Mr. Bright was inducted into the U.S.A.M.A. Hall of Fame in 2007 and in 2008 he was inducted by World Martial Arts League as American Hapkido instructor of the year.
Mr. Bright’s commitment to community awareness has led him to teach child safety, woman’s self defense classes for public and private groups, and conducted arrest and control classes for several law enforcement agencies. He has also performed at Dodger Stadium, the Rose Bowl, and the Los Angeles County Fair, as well as many other community and public demonstrations.
