Hapkido - Korea Hapkido Federation

KHF Hapkido Seminar Brazil

2011-09-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

Grandmaster Lim, Hyun Soo, 9th Dan US HAPKIDO Tour Summer 2010

2010-03-13T21:30:00.000-08:00

Grandmaster Lim, head master of KungKi Kwan, is an original disciple of HKD Founder Choi, Yong Sul. He studied with the founder for 19 years. Nine of those years were private sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to experience these truly dynamic techniques as passed on from Founder Choi and meet a living legend.

Learn original Hapkido techniques at these "hands-on" seminars as taught to Master Lim by Master CHoi, Yong Sul.

NEW JERSEY

Monday, June 28, 2010

Kids Hapkido Seminar

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Location: Iron Eagle Hapkido 26 Lakeside Ave. (Rear) Pompton Lakes, NJ (973) 839-9700 Cost $45.00 (Includes GM Lim seminar T-shirt)

Hapkido 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Location: Iron Eagle Hapkido 26 Lakeside Ave. (Rear) Pompton Lakes, NJ (973) 839-9700 Cost: $99.00 (Different HKD material will be taught at each seminar.)

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Hapkido- Jung Ki Hapkido Black Belts 1st Dan and Higher

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location: Iron Eagle Hapkido 26 Lakeside Ave. (Rear) Pompton Lakes, NJ (973) 839-9700 Cost: $99.00

Hapkido

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Location: Brian McCann’s Self Defense Academy 4411 U.S. 9 Howell, NJ 07731(732) 886-5556 Cost: $99.00 (Different HKD material will be taught at each seminar.)

MAINE

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Kids Hapkido Seminar

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Cost $45.00 (Includes GM Lim seminar T-shirt)

Friday, July 2, 2010

Kuhapdo (Sword)

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Location: William H. Rowe School 52 School St. Yarmouth, Maine

Cost: $99.00

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Hapkido

12:00-3:00 p .m.

Location: William H. Rowe School 52 School St. Yarmouth, Maine

Cost: $110.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/31/10.

Registration will be accepted at the door. A $10.00 fee will be added for on-site registration. No refunds will be issued. Checks will not be accepted day(s) of seminars.- Cash only.

Credit card payment accepted via PAYPAL: admin@jungkihapkidoamerica.com

Checks or money orders payable to Iron Eagle/Safe Hapkido

2010-03-13T21:21:00.000-08:00

News From the KHF - New Zealand

Moorim Hapkido Martial Arts Centre, headed by Master Shin, Jae Hwan held a demonstration and marched in the Howick Santa Parade which is one of the biggest event of the year in Auckland City. From the photos it appears that a great time was had by everyone.

In addition they were visited by Korea Hapkido Federation Gang-Won-Do region Demonstration team. The Demonstration was held at The Botany Shopping Centre Mall.

The 31st International Hapkido & KMA Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi

2009-09-08T18:37:00.000-07:00

Date: September 11th thru 13th , 2009
Location: Jackson Hilton, 1001 East County Line Road, Jackson, MS
Seminar Fee: $100 At The Door
Payment: Personal Checks, Made Payable to J.R. West
Info: West's HapKiDo Academy (601)856-8487 or seminar@hapkido.com

The USKMAF will hold their 31st International Hapkido and KMA Seminar again at the beautiful Jackson Hilton Hotel. GM J. R. West, Korea Kido Association, 9th Dan #89 will be your host. GM West has recently been named by the Dae Han KidoHwe as Vice President in charge of Hapkido for the USA, and was recently honored in Korea for his forty years of teaching Hapkido.

Among Visiting Instructors should be:
Master Holcombe Thomas, 7th Dan Korea Hapkido Federation
Master Hal Whalen, 7th Dan Korea Hapkido Federation
Master Ray Terry, 6th Dan Sin Moo Hapkido

Areas To Be Covered:
• Empty-Hand Self-Defense
• Weapons Techniques
• Breathing And Ki Techniques
• Advanced Techniques
• And Much More…..

Seminar Schedule:
Friday, September 11 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm. - 2 sessions
Saturday, September 12 9:00 a.m. - 7:15 pm. - 7 sessions
Sunday, September 13 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm. - 2 sessions

During the course of the clinic, each one hour session consists of three different classes from which to choose. Attend only the classes that interest you. Most classes are repeated so that you don't have to miss anything. Attend all or part of the three day seminar.

The Hilton Jackson hotel. Jackson's premiere hotel is conveniently located in the state capitol of Mississippi, at Interstate 55 and County Line Road and is just 13 miles from the Jackson-Evers International Airport. They can be reached at (601) 957-2800 or Toll Free: (888) 263-0524.

TMAS - Specializes in teaching foreign students Hapkido in Seoul, Korea.

2009-09-06T14:07:00.001-07:00

Total Martial Arts System (TMAS), located Seoul Korea specializes in teaching foreign students WTF style Taekwondo and KHF style Hapkido.

Master Kim, Nam Su, founder of TMAS graduated from Yong-In University, Korea's most prominent martial arts institution and has mastered several martial arts including KHF Hapkido, Taekwondo, Yudo, Yongmoodo, and Teukgongmoosul (Special Forces techniques). Master Kim been teaching foreigners, both military personnel and private individuals, for several years. Together with his foreign assistant master they have developed a martial arts program designed specifically for foreigners taught completely in English. All TMAS classes are taught in English so you can learn KHF Style Hapkido, and do so in the true style of Korean martial arts, training and spending time together like a family.

When many foreign students arrive in Korea they are shocked to find that most martial arts dojangs do not have English speaking instructors and this make a students efforts far more challenging from a learning perspective.

Master Kim stated that "It is difficult for foreign students to learn the techniques properly, more often copying motion as opposed to learning the theory and practice that generates true power. This is why people continually come to train in Korea, in the hopes to learn the true practice and power of techniques from the lands where they originated. We seek to meet the needs of these students while still maintaining the quality of our programs"

The TMAS program not only furthers the students Hapkido knowledge and skills, it also stresses teaching Korean culture so that a student may more comfortably pursue their professional or personal tasks while living in Korea.

To learn more about this program please refer to the TMAS website at www.t-m-a-s.com.

Foreign Students wishing to Train in Korea

2009-09-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

The KHF would like to invite anyone visiting Korea to train with some of our top masters. We will be glad to help anyone visiting Korea to find a Hapkido dojang (school). Additionally, Master Kim, Nam Je, KHF 8th dan, has offered to open his dojang to anyone visiting Seoul. Master Kim, Nam Je is on of the most respected masters in Korea and was featured on the television Show "Fight Quest" representing Hapkido as a combat art.

If you are visiting a province outside of Seoul, the KHF office will provide you with a training facility near your destination. The KHF has schools throughout Korea and has the largest membership of any Hapkido association in Korea.

If you are visiting Korea, please contact the KHF in order to schedule classes:
Korea Hapkido Federation
18-11 Rung-Dong
Kwangjin-Ku
Seoul 143-180
South Korea
Tel : 82-2-3437-3430
Fax : 82-2-456-0953

Moorim Hapkido Martial Arts Centre Black Belt Examination

2009-08-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

Master Master Shin, Jae Hwan of the Moorim Hapkido Martial Arts Center in Howick, Acukland, New Zealand recently held the schools first black belt examination. The school has been open for a little over two and a half years and is proving to be very successful.

During the examination thirteen students tested for their Dan rank, of these students eight successfully passed the exam and are now Korea Hapkido Federation certified black belts. During the test Master jenny performed a womens self defense demonstration while Instructor Andy excited the spectators with a nunchuck exhibition.

Master Shin is determined to spread authentic KHF style Hapkido throughout New Zealand and has been very impressed with the desire and effort he has witnessed from his students. "The people of New Zealand are very keen to learn Hapkido as well as Korean culture. They are very enthusiastic about learning authentic Hapkido".

If anyone is interested in learning KHF style Hapkido in New Zealand, please contact Master Shin at Moorim Hapkido Martial Arts Centre, Unit B 239 Moore Street, Howick Auckland, New Zealand. You can call Master Shin at (09) 537-0450.

The Passing of Master Myung, Kwan Sik

2009-07-29T05:54:00.000-07:00

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Master Myung, Kwan Sik 10th Dan and founder of the World Hapkido Federation (WHF). Master Myung died Sunday 7/19/09. I have no further details regarding his passing.

Myung Kwang-Sik was born in North Korea but lived in Seoul for most of his early life. Master Myung began his study of Hapkido with Ji Han Jae in Seoul, Korea in 1957 at the age of 16. Master Myung later received lessons from Choi Yong-Sul, who he considered his teacher.

In 1967 the Sung Mu Kwan of the Korean Hapkido Association sent 15 members of demonstration teams, including Myung, to Vietnam to demonstrate their art and to teach Korean, US, and Vietnamese troops as well as Special Forces.

By 1968, Myung published a 254-page, Korean-language book, “Hapkido,”. This was later followed by the first major Hapkido book in English, "Hapkido - Art of Masters" (October, 1976). Master Myung was not just a pioneer of using books to spread Hapkido, he was also one of the first to use vidoe tapes to assist in teaching.

He was a major force in the growth of Hapkido in the United States and Mexico and his passing will be felt by the entire Hapkido world. Our condolences to his family, friends and students.

Korea Hapkido Federation Podcast is announced

2007-01-03T20:38:00.000-08:00

The Korea Hapkido Federation will produce a series of podcasts designed to provide factual information pertaining to the KHF and Hapkido in general. The series will be hosted by Kevin Donohue. These podcasts will address the growing demand for information regarding Hapkido and the Korea Hapkido Federation in North America and internationally. The show will feature:

Interviews with leading masters in Korea and North America. We will provide a biography on these individuals and have them address issues facing Hapkido and their plans for the future.
Interviews with KHF officials to discuss changes in the federations policies and their strategic plans to foster the development of Hapkido worldwide.
Hapkido product reviews including training aids, uniforms, books and DVD's.
A detailed history of each kwan recognized by the KHF, bio's on the their founders and top masters.
Seminar information for any upcoming events both in North America and abroad.
Hapkido human interest stories as well as Hapkido in the news.
We will also cover questions and topics submitted by our listening audience.

The podcast should be available for downloads via iTunes or can be listened to directly on your computer via a feedburner address that we will provide to you shortly. This podcast is available to all Hapkidoin as well as KHF members. We hope you find this series informative and entertaining.

Kwans of the Korea Hapkido Federation

2007-01-03T20:35:00.000-08:00

Bong Moo Kwan (GM IM Myung Sup, 8th Dan)
Chun Do Kwan (GM YU Chun Hee, 8th Dan)
Chung Kyum Kwan (GM CHOI Suk Hwan)
Chun Ji Kwan (GM KIM Byung Soo, 8th Dan)
Da Mool Moo Kwan
Dong Yi Kwan (GM KANG Tae Soo)
Duk Moo Kwan (GM KIM Duk In, 9th Dan)
Eul Ji Kwan (GM KIM Hyung Sang, 8th Dan)
Hak Moo Kwan (GM LEE Yong Sik)
Han Moo Kwan (GM SONG Young Ki, 9th Dan)
Huek Joo Kwan (GM JIN Jong Moon, 9th Dan)
Hyo Chun Kwan (GM YOO Dong Gu, 7th Dan)
In Moo Kwan (GM NA In Dong, 9th Dan)
Kang Moo Kwan (GM CHUN Man Bae)
Ki Moo Kwan (GM IM Hyun Yong)
Ki Sim Kwan (GM SUH Kwang Won, 8th Dan)
Koryo Chun Tong Moo Ye Won
Kuh Ho Kwan (GM CHUN Won Il, 8th Dan)
Kuk Sool Kwan (GM KIM Woo Tak)
Kum Moo Kwan (GM JUNG Soon Sung, 8th Dan)
Kun Moo Kwan (GM HAN Kyu Il, 8th Dan)
Kwang Moo Kwan (GM NO Kwang Yul, 8th Dan)
Kyung Moo Kwan (GM KIM Nam Jae, 8th Dan)
Moo Moo Kwan (GM KIM Yong Chang)
Mu Hak Kwan (GM LEE Sung Soo, 9th Dan)
Pyung Moo Kwan
Se Sim Kwan (GM YOO Ki Hyun, 7th Dan)
Se Sung Kwan (GM JUNG Ik Chul, 7th Dan)
Soo Do Kwan (GM OH Jae Suk)
Song Won Kwan (GM JUNG Bong Ok, 8th Dan)
Soong Moo Kwan (GM LEE Jung Moon)
So Rim Kwan
Tae Moo Kwan (GM JUNG Ki Chul, 8th Dan)
Yon Bi Kwan (GM KIM Jung Soo)
Yong Moo Kwan (GM LEE Dong Woo, 9th Dan)
Yoo Sool Kwan (GM BYUN Young Dae)
Yoo Sool Won (GM YOO Sang Ho, 9th Dan)
Yoo Sung Kwan (GM KIM Nam Kyu)
Yun Moo Kwan (GM LEE Ho Il, 8th Dan)

This information has been provided by the KHF Headqaurters and includes only recognized, affiliated active kwans.