To many Grandmasters splinters the art. It doesn't mean they can't or shouldn't make master instructor. But the art only needs one...
Necromancy is right. I look at it this way. There should only be one grandmaster of an art. All others should be teachers. The Korean arts as...
I was in the military for 10 years, law enforcement for 3 and a bouncer for a year. Hapkido has never let me down. Give it a shot.
A few people have mentioned MMA for self defense. Now I have no doubt that an MMA fighter can at most times defend themselves in a fight, but...
Grab techniques are basically the foundations of all else. They are taught from static learning positions and when you have the technique...
What kind of uniform is he wearing. I see the top has short sleeves and the pants are a bit large, almost reminds me of a hakama.
I have used my HKD training while in the military and law enforcement as well as doing security. I have never had a problem with the techniques I...
I would like to see a universal and uniquely Korean martial arts uniform developed. I mean you don't see the Chinese stylists use a gi. Just not...
Though I am not a CHKD practitioner, I do agree completely with you Thomas on the fact that it is a slap in the face. Yes it may be the next...
Thanks, well, now that I believe the internet issue is fixed I'll be on as often as I can. But it looks as thought the HKD sie is a bit slow..
Reasonable question. Myself, I have been off the net for a long time now. I was finally able to get back on and on the boards and respond to...
I dunno Thomas. If HKDs origins are correct then we are the next evalution of the art of the Samurai. This is my belief anyways, even if it is not...
We must all remember that our way is not the only way, and that our truth is not the only truth or even the ultimate truth.
Hello, those of you that know me know that I myself have had a run in or 2 with Bruce. My very first post in fact.... Bruce tends to read into...
Ok so I am in Cali to try and get a career in the entertainment industry going. I am ready for ups and downs good time and hard times. Just a...
Oh, never Thomas, I would never put down another art, I am just talking about the HKD/TKD combination ciriculum. I know that there are some...
Thats becouse there is always some way to start an argument about anything HKD history related and I think that all the arguing is getting old to...
For us, if you can't do proper breakfalling (not perfect)by the time you are ready to test for your 2nd belt then you will never progress any...
http://www.baddaythemovie.com/swf/trailer_medium.html Here is a movie trailer that I am in. The movie is set for release in November. This is...
Every factor plays varying roles, some more so than others. Reguardless of what system or technique, a person will have a difficult time executing...
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