News & Events

Black Belt Promotion

Read about the results of the 2009 Black Belt test.

Read our selection of news articles and essays relating to the study of Hapkido and martial arts training.

Grandmasters' Seminar and Dahn Testing

A unique opportunity to learn firsthand from the top leaders in Korean martial arts today.

What is Hapkido?

Hapkido is a Korean martial art with a primary emphasis on self-defense rather than sparring or sports related competition.

Principles of Ki

Ki, also known as “Chi” in Chinese, is a life force or spiritual energy often translated as “energy flow,” “air,” or “breath” that is a part of every living organism.  Simply put, ki is the flow of energy that sustains life.

Taegeukgi

Symbols and meaning of South Korea's National Flag.