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Hapkido
Hap - Coordination Ki - Denotes The Essence Of Power Do - The Art, Or The Way
Essential Martial Arts Traditional HapKiDo & Self-Defense (Ho-Shin-Sul) Program ![]() Yong Sul Choi Yong Sul Choi – Originator of Traditional HapKiDo Hapkido, A Brief Description: Traditional HapKiDo can be both defensive and aggressive; it is a great martial art for police and law enforcement officials. However, anyone wanting to learn a very eclectic yet traditional martial art will thoroughly enjoy this rare Korean art that not only teaches external physical techniques but also internal chi building exercises. Essential Martial Arts is a member of the World HapKiDo Association (WHA) which has affiliate schools throughout the United States and the World.
Mr. Hendrix currently trains directly with the WHA President Grand Master Tae Jung. Mr. Hendrix holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt with the WHA and was a graduate of the WHA’s first ever International Certified Instructor course in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Hendrix is the World Hapkido Association’s North Carolina State Representative. Mr. Hendrix and Essential Martial Arts are also the host to the WHA’s 2009 summer camp which will see HapKiDo players from around the world in attendance. Hapkido Relies On Three Basic Principles:
Mr. Hendrix was originally introduced to Hapkido by Soke James Clements (HapKiDo 4th Dan promoted in the mid 1970’s) through Soke Clements eclectic system of Kamibushishin-Do which contained elements of Hapkido. Mr. Hendrix eventually earned a 5th Dan in KamiBushiShinDo.
Mr. Hendrix went on to train directly with Grand Master Bong Soo Han – The father of HapKiDo in America. GM Han was a direct student of Hapkido founder – Yong Sul Choi. Mr. Hendrix earned his HapKido: 1st Degree Black Belt, 2nd Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor Certificates from Grand Master Han in Santa Monica, California. See Master Hendrix' 1st Degree Black Belt Test Mr. Hendrix was given permission to test for his 3rd Degree black belt by GM Han’s International HapKiDo Federation. Unfortunately, GM Han passed away before Mr. Hendrix tested for 3rd Degree. Shortly after GM Han’s passing, Mr. Hendrix was honored by being tested for Hapkido 3rd Degree black belt in Greensboro, NC by GM Han’s three original senior students: Master Eric Friske, Master Danny Cruz and Master Mark Gannon, along with the IHF’s Chief of Operations: Mr. Jon Davis and Mr. Brian Buck as well as special guest Grand Master Lee.
Master Hendrix, Master Cruz, Master Friske, Mr. Theros, Mr. Buck
Master Hendrix & The Bong Soo Han Demo Team |