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Hap Ki Do
Offered:
M-W-F
7:00pm-8:30pm
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What is Hap Ki Do?
Hap Ki Do is a form
of Martial Art based on the Oriental philosophy called Um-Yang
which is deeply rooted in Korean history. Hap Ki Do is one
of the world's most versatile martial arts. With about 5,000
techniques known, it consists of joint locks, pressure points,
throws, a wide variety of strikes, weapons and martial concepts.
Upon mastering the art you will achieve the skills and confidence
necessary to defend yourself from all angles and positions of
attack and or resolve potentially violent attacks or conflict with
minimal or no force.
Hap Ki Do is
distinguished by three essential techniques: Passability when
opposing force, countering and attacking with circular movements
and absolute penetration of an opponent's defenses. Hap Ki
Do is a selective combination of several martial arts systems:
From Hwa Soo Do -
lethal power
From Judo - smooth
leverage
From Northern Kung Fu
- internal and external power (Chi)
The Martial Arts
that will be taught in this class is the legacy of the Korean
Royal Court. Master Stephan Yang received his license from
the Korea Hap Ki Do Association, Seoul, Korea, from Master Byung Ock in 1973.
Yoon's Royal Court
Martial Arts Academy
- Only certified
Korean Royal Court Hap Ki Do Academy in U.S.
- Stephen Yang:
Only certified Master under this system in U.S.
- Student of Tang
Soo Do Founder Grand Master Kwang Kee (1957-Present with H.C.
Hwang)
- Under Authority
of Master Byung Ock (Edward) Yoon
(1965-Present)
- Not to be
confused with any other group that carries the name "Hap Ki
Do"
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History of Korean Hap
Ki Do and Yoon's Martial Arts
In order to understand
the full meaning of "Hap Ki Do" and the Yoon's Martial Arts
Federation you must look more closely into the rich history of
Korea.
The foundation of the
Korean Royal Court Martial Arts System was developed during two
thousand years of Korean history. It was originally a training
regimen for the knights of the ancient three-kingdom era (Paekche
Dynasty - 18 BC, Koguryo Dynasty - 37 BC and the Silla Dynasty - 57
BC). Open handed fighting styles were used extensively during
the examination of military officers. In the tenth century,
the Silla Dynasty was overthrown by the warlord Wang Kon
(918-935AD). The new kingdom was called KOR-YO which is what
we call Korea today. During the YI (CHOSON) Dynasty (1392-1907
AD) martial arts training varied with the tastes of the current
ruling family. Near the end of the Yi Dynasty many effective
kicking techniques were incorporated with the openhanded fighting
techniques.
Japanese Occupation
1907 marked the end of
the Yi Dynasty and the beginning of the Japanese occupation which
was to last until 1945. During this period, all dimensions of
Korean traditional cultural expression where prohibited. Much
of the Korean culture was supplanted by the occupation. The
resident general banned the practice of martial arts by the many
imprisoned patriots. Some patriotic young men secretly visited
Buddhist temples in remote mountain and rural areas to learn martial
arts and to organize underground revolutionary groups. At the
same time, a very small group of the royal family passed traditional
martial arts from one generation to the next. Some of these
individuals joined with underground organizations.
Korean Royal Court Hap
Ki Do System
The Yoon's Royal Court Martial Arts that is taught in this class is
the legacy of the Korean Royal Court System. This form was not
made public until after the Japanese surrender that ended World War
II. Master Byung Ock (Edward) Yoon is a royal
court member of Korea and was teaching in 1953. The Yoon
family was practicing within the Korean royal court system,
officially known as "Ho Shin Do". In 1958, Grand Master Ji,
Han Jae came to the Ho Shin Do Headquarters to negotiate a
compromise to create an association. The result was an
association between Yoon's "Ho Shin Do" and Ji's "Ki Do" (Choi Yong
Sul system) officially named the "Korea Hap Ki Do Association".
Nevertheless, the two schools and system remain independent systems.
Master Yoon emigrated to Calgary, Canada in 1975 and
established Yoon's Royal Court Martial Arts School which is still
active.
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