Traditional Hapkido vs. Combat Hapkido
March 16th, 2008Traditional Hapkido and Combat Hapkio explained:
Combat Hapkido is a new, modern style of Hapkido developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini. It differs from other Hapkido styles philosophically as well as technically.
The following are a few examples:
- Combat Hapkido is 100% SELF DEFENSE. There are no forms (Kata/Hyungs)
- All Combat Hapkido kicks are directed to the lower part of the body
- Combat Hapkido does not teach ‘acrobatic kicks.’
- Combat Hapkido employs breakfalls and throws in a very limited manner
- Combat Hapkido does NOT teach ‘traditional’ weapons like joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan. We teach cane, belt and other self-defense tools
- Combat Hapkido teaches special firearms disarming techniques
- Combat Hapkido contains a complete Ground Grappling program
- Combat Hapkido, because it is flexible, dynamic and eclectic, continues to evolve
- Combat Hapkido is not a sport and cannot be modified nor regulated to be one. There are no competitions, tournaments or championships