What is Tactical Hapkido ?

Tactical Hapkido is a system of self-defense that include joint locks, kicks, strikes and weapons disarms.  With out the traditional stances or hyungs (forms - kata's) 

 Tactical Hapkido is based on  biomechanics  and scientific principles.

The word Tactical means planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose - to win in combat.

The literal translation of the word Hapkido (which is actually a compression of three distinct words) is

Hap - to combine, to unite, to coordinate, to harmonize.

Ki - internal strength, life force, power, dynamic energy.

Do - the way, the system, the method.

 

The Universal Theories of Hapkido are :

The Water Principle teaches the student to penetrate the defense of the attacker by "Flowing" in, over, around, and under.

The Circular Motion teaches the student how to gain and impart momentum by moving in a circular manner. By redirecting the attack in a circular direction the student controls the balance and kinetic energy of the attacker.

The Nonresistance (or Harmony) Principle teaches the student to remain relaxed, flexible (not tense), and not meet force with force.

These are the principles that Tactical Hapkido is based on and teaches.