Korean Martial Arts

Taekwondo

Taekwondo means “The art or way of hand and foot ( art of self defense )” Although an ancient and once secret Korean art of weaponless self-defense, it is now a Korean sport in which either two persons practice methods of unarmed defense or one person can exercise for both physical fitness and self-defense. Still primarily a defensive art of self-protection, Taekwondo has in the past two decades also rapidly developed as an injury-free international competitive sport.

Hapkido

The history of Hapkido dates back over 2000 years ago when it was first used by Koreans to defend their country against invaders. Since then Hapkido has evolved into something more than self defense, exercise or even a sport. Because it is a philosophy of self-improvement, self-control, and respect for others it has become a dynamic way of life.

Hapkido has become popular world wide since the 1960’s when American servicemen brought it back from Korea. Hapkido has become so popular and accepted that it is practiced in 116 countries.