Adult Self Defense: HaeMuKwan Hapkido

HAEMUKWAN HAPKIDO: SELF-DEFENSE WITH A TWIST!

The Korean self-defense art of Hapkido has origins that date back to a Korean Monk named Sosan Daesa who invented the art of joint manipulation and throws to defeat the invading Japanese army some 700 years ago. These techniques have been passed down from Master to student over the centuries.

Master Mi Yi holds the rank of 5th Dan Black Belt from the prestigious Korea Hapkido Federation. Master Mi Yi was the first female to ever graduate from the Hapkido Masters Course in 1998. No other instructor in Lake County holds this credential. If you want to learn the dynamic techniques of Korean Hapkido then Master Mi Yi is the best choice in this area.

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WHAT IS HAEMUKWAN HAPKIDO?

The principles of HaeMuKwan Hapkido have been the secret living tradition of Korean self-defense, health and longevity for centuries. It's graceful fluid like movements emphasizes proper breathing techniques, posture and balance. Resulting in complete concentration and relaxation for the practitioner. No other Hapkido system applies the principles of Ki and circular force to this extent. HaeMuKwan Hapkido harmonizes the body's natural flow of Ki energy with the mind to achieve "Do".

BENEFITS: For Students: Long Healthy Live, Life Long Physical Fitness, Self-Defense Based Techniques Training, Indepth Studies Of Healing Skills and Advanced Martial Arts Philosophy.

Discovering HaeMuKwan...The Korean Martial Art Of Self-Development When morning covers the Korean sky, crowds gather in parks, university gardens and nearby temples: executives with briefcases, laborers in cotton, people young and old performing flowing exercises. Movements are silently synchronized, postures exotically simple, faces sublimely focused. They are practicing Ki-Kong breathing, the 3000 year old discipline brought over by Buddhist monks visiting from China. Embracing philosophy, psychology, meditation, physical exercise and martial arts, the discipline, argue its more ardent practitioners, can prevent everything from high blood pressure to tuberculosis and diabetes. Ki-Kong breathing is the first level of physical development training in the HaeMuKwan system. Our first four health building Ki-Kong breathing exercises are the foundation of HaeMuKwan, they are called DanJun HoHup and develope an individual's Ki or internal energy. Those who used to roll their eyes at such HaeMuKwan concepts as "Um and Yang" and allowing your energy, or Ki to flow unchecked are now looking beyond such abstract definitions into the heart and soul of this ancient concept. Bottom line, HaeMuKwan could be very effective in reducing stress, improving balance, and providing a good workout as well. While proper breathing and stretching are an important part of the HaeMuKwan system it is just the beginning. HaeMuKwan also employs self-defense training based on centuries old principles of non-resistance and circular force. HaeMuKwan, when done correctly this workout makes one feel settled, relaxed and rejuvenated all over.

WHY CHOOSE HAEMUKWAN HAPKIDO FOR HEALTH, SAFETY & FITNESS?

No person who is professionally involved in any aspect of maintaining health and physical fitness can doubt the genuine need for a realistic program for physical fitness. Based on disturbing statistics of general poor health gathered by various state and national health agencies, it now seems the opinion of physicians, physical education instructors and other authorities that some sensible program for physical fitness must be initiated on a national scale. The Federal Government, well aware of the problem, has taken certain preliminary steps in this direction. However, it is the contention of the author that there is a serious error in the concept of the physical fitness program as it is currently being outlined and that unless this error is rectified the program cannot possibly succeed in its national intent. The basic mistake which has been made is to promote the idea of physical fitness in such a way that it has become associated in the minds of most people with vigorous activities, the emphasis being on the usual wearisome calisthenics, body building through jumping and running, the use of weights, hikes, sports. Because physical fitness is now associated with these types of activities, the majority of our population has physically and psychologically excluded itself from the entire idea! The truth of the matter is that only a relatively small segment of the population will exercise with calisthenics for more than a short period of time (especially without constant supervision), because this type of exercising is tiring and simply not enjoyable. An infinitesimal number of people will consider conditioning themselves with the use of weights or through regular training or hiking. The people who play tennis, swim, bowl, play basketball, baseball, football, etc., have been doing these things in the past, enjoy them and will in all probability continue to do them without having to be encouraged. But only relatively few people indulge regularly even in these sports. Furthermore, it should be noted that we cannot properly consider weekly or Bi-weekly participation in bowling, tennis, golf, etc. to be a method of truly remaining fit. The truth of this statement will be evident as we proceed. For a national physical fitness program to be of real value, it must be sufficiently comprehensive to include all segments of the population regardless of age, background or vocation, and must help to condition all systems of the body, i.e. not only the muscular and the circulatory, but the respiratory, nervous, endocrine and other aspects of the body. In addition, such a program must be enjoyable and stimulating so that one wants to exercise if for no other reason than that he or she feels a sense of well-being after exercising, not exhausted or strained as is so often the case with calisthenics or sports. The system which meets all of the above requirements is the age-old physical movements and exercises comprising the system of HaeMuKwan. Korea's ancient form of physical training that includes energizing Ki-Kong breathing, relaxed stretching and dynamic tension muscle toning. The various routines of HaeMuKwan exercises which are offered can easily be modified and extended to apply to every segment of the population from small children to the senior citizen. One needs only to give the HaeMuKwan system a fair trail, according to the most ardent practitioners you will begin to feel more energy, have better flexibility and an increase in overall health. Now add to this the practicle life saving self defense skills of HaeMuKwan Hapkido and you can easily see why this is a perfect system for self improvement that can be a lifelong journey.

Students of the KHFH are expected to learn the Code of Ethics and apply the Code both in and out of the Dojang. These points should be emphasized in life as well as in Hapkido. Application of this Code will assist each student in developing a better character resulting in a better person.

I will seek the best in all people and attempt to make them feel worthwhile.
I will maintain a positive mental attitude and convey it to everyone I meet.
I will refrain from making negative statements about anyone.
I will strive to be the best at whatever I do.
I will use my mistakes as lessons and utilize this knowledge to achieve great endeavors.
I will always promote love, happiness, loyalty and respect in my home, family and extended martial arts family.
I will demonstrate respect for all people in authority.
I will remain loyal to my country, family and friends; obeying the laws of the land at all times.
I will be open to the ideas of others; however, I will remain steadfast in my own beliefs knowing them to be accurate and true.
I will share in the success of others as thought it were my own.
I will never violate the trust which has been given me by using my skills to initiate violence.
I will utilize my skills to defend the defenseless, my friends, my family, my honor, my priniciples and myself.

HAEMUKWAN HAPKIDO

Movement for Life: HaeMuKwan Hapkido has evolved from the traditional arts of self defense and natural healing of Korea to a training for health suited for people of every age - for the healthy as well as for disabled people. The Importance of Movement for Health: Nowadays, many people have lost the link to nature and a natural way of life. This leads to stress, unsteadyness, aggression or depression, lonelyness, fear of aging, and psychosomatic problems. However, everyone has a natural ability of self healing within him-/herself, which can be reactivated by special training. By practice of a balanced training of body and mind we can recognize ourselves as part of nature and the universe and thus become conscious again of our original strength. HaeMuKwan Hapkido is movement for life, the harmonization of heart and mind, body and Ki, the omnipresent life force. The development and growth of humanity is the central issue of HaeMuKwan Hapkido, rather than success in sports or self defense against external foes. Clarity of mind and a loving heart are characteristics of our humanity. With HaeMuKwan Hapkido, we want to guide men and women along the path to natural life, the path of peace, balance, and harmony with mankind and nature - a path open to everyone.

Elements of HaeMuKwan Hapkido HaeMuKwan Hapkido The name means essentially: The New Beginning School of Martial Arts. The HaeMuKwan Hapkido teaching method is based on five elements: Confidence, Respect, Patience, Humility, Nature Son: Son means inner calmness and relaxation. By attentiveness and intensive internal concentration a new sensitivity can be reached which helps to control the ups and downs of life. By this means Son can be applied effectively in daily life. Danjun Hohupbop: Intensive breathing to and from the lower abdomin (Danjun) concentrates energy slightly below the navel, strengthens the entire body, and clears up heart and mind. Ki-In-Bop: Developed from ancient techniques to strengthen body and mind, Ki-In-Bop has become a most efficient modern exercise program in HaeMuKwan Hapkido. The combination of conscious body movements, Ki breathing techniques, and internal concentration helps to revitalize the body, heart and mind in a most natural way.

As you can see, the American Dragon Korean Martial Arts HaeMuKwan Hapkido program is the best Hapkido program available in America. Why settle for less? Call 352-536-1122 to join today and get a FREE uniforma with enrollment.