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• Archive: Steve Sexton - Hapkido Ultimate Self Defense The Korean martial art of Hapkido is considered by many to be an advanced martial art system because of the vast array of techniques it encompasses.
• Hapkido, was founded by Korean Grand Master Choi, Yong Sul who, from 1919 to the beginning of World War 2, had studied Daito-Ryu Aiki-jutsu in Japan, one of the arts Morihei Ueshiba synthesized into Aikido.
• Around 1939-40, Choi combined his knowledge of Aiki-jutsu with native Korean kicking styles to form Hapkido.
• Hapkido continues to be refined and prosper under the direction of founder Choi, Yong Sul number one disciple 10Th Dan Grand Master Ji, Han Jae.
• Along with numerous Korean style punching, blocking and kicking techniques Hapkido also incorporates the throwing techniques of Judo and Aikido along with the joint locking holds of Daito-Ryu Aiki-jutsu to create a formidable fighting style.