Han Ho Martial Arts

Hapkido is a Korean art of self defense.  Hapkido includes a vast variety of joint manipulation, weapons defense, throws, ground fighting, kicks and nerve pressure techniques.  It is a unique art because it enables one to bring an attacker under complete control by blending with the attacker's oncoming force.   

Hapkido contains both long and close range fighting techniques utilizing dynamic kicking and percussive hand strikes. Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, non-resisting movements, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to employ leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength.

The art evolved from a closely related jujitsu system which was later combined with kicking and striking techniques of indigenous and contemporary arts.

As lifetime association members, our Hapkido program follows the strict guidelines of the World Hapkido Association under the guidance of President and Grand Master Tae Jung.  Han Ho Martial Arts is currently the only WHA internationally certified and recognized charter school in New York!

A minimum age of 13 is required to attend this class.

INSTRUCTORS:

Master Mike Barnard

Instructor Chris Coyle

Grand Master Tae Jung, WHA  

Grand Master Tae Jung is an 8th Dan Black Belt and President of the World Hapkido Association.  Grand Master Jung studied in Seoul, South Korea where he trained with Grand Master Inshik Hwang, a 2nd generation master taught by the founder of Hapkido, Grand Master Yong-Sool Choi.  Supreme Master Inshik Hwang, 10th Dan Hapkido, has devoted all of his life to the training and development of Hapkido.  Master Hwang has trained many outstanding Masters and celebrities.  Among them are the famous Jackie Chan and Mao Ying (the lady Hapkido). He has also been featured in many martial art movies himself and is known all over the world. 

Grand Master Tae Jung started his career as a martial arts instructor at the United States 8th Army Headquarters in Young-San, Korea where thousands of U.S. soldiers occupied ranks until his immigration to the United States in 1982.  His dedication has been appreciated and awarded by politicians, professors, and chiefs of military forces and law enforcement.