The Fundamentals
Mastering, Perfecting Technique
Training under the Master
One thing that stands out most about the late GM was his passion and pursuit of perfection of Hapkido. He took the saying "practice makes perfect" to another level. For him, practice did not make perfect, "perfect practice makes perfect". With these few words, it epitomized his passion, drive, and expectation.
Hapkido Techniques White to 1st Dan
Hapkido Techniques From White Belt to First Dan Black Belt
Techniques of Hapkido From White Belt to 7th Dan Black Belt
This is the curriculum taught to me by GM Myung Kwang Sik. These are the techniques that the GM taught me personally, not from seminars or videos, but on the mat with GM. I learned the “old school way” .
Old School - The Way of the Grandmaster
Some people believe that as a Korean, knowing the language and culture, that I was given "special" access to the GM. In some respects, that would be accurate. I understood the subtleties of what was not said, or said, of emotion, of lack of emotion. I understood the nuances of the Korean language.
Defense Against Back of Neck Grab Week 37
Week 37 - July 4, 2011
Hapkido Defense Against Side Kick - Week 33
Defensive Kicking-Defense Against Side Kick