So ive been training Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido off and on for 18 years (4 in a proper dojang and 14 without access to a hapkido dojang for one reason or another) and about 6 months ago i got hired at a Mcdojo to teach "karate". The head instructor and i have turned it into a dojo thats almost worth what the students are being charged; Part of that was implementing sparring. During sparring what ive noticed is that my Hapkido LOOKS like Aikido (literally like the fancy demos) against the 5-7 year olds and as the kids age up past 12 it starts looking more and more like Yudo. What ive observed is th ..read more

What rank should a student be before opening a school? submitted by /u/Defiant-Ad-2560 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Does anyone have any resources or information to learn about the main organizations or federations in Hapkido, like comparing their age, lineage/history, number of practitioners, general reputation, etc? I'd like to be able to get a rough idea of a school's legitimacy based on who they're associated with. submitted by /u/HemlockIV [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I know hapkido is descended from Jujutsu, but how does it differ? What do they focus more on? I'm looking to learn one of them. submitted by /u/ChicoTallahassee [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am in a small dojo, my master of which is quite renowned. Since he left his big dojo at a military base, he hasn't belt tested anyone for a while. We talked recently and I proclaimed that I would like to start testing and he agreed that I should. I have been practicing for around 6 months consistently and he teaches a mix of taekwondo, hapkido, aikido, muay thai, and others. What should I expect? What will I be tested on? submitted by /u/Sporgus_ [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I have heard that in traditional Hapkido training, a group of students form a circle around one student who then has to react accordingly to the techniques thrown at him/her in a sort of gauntlet. So I was wondering if people actually get hit during this type of training, since techniques are being used at half speed but are sped up over time? submitted by /u/Black-Seraph8999 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm looking for a Hapkido school for older adults. (Not ask after school program.) I'm located in Central Florida, north east of Orlando. Any out there? submitted by /u/Equivalent_Ad_8413 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more