Chang's Hapkido Academy
Korean Hapkido Association Wol Ge Kwan
Welcome to Chang's Hapkido Academy. Chang's Hapkido Academy has schools across America & England and teaches Wol Ge Kwan Hapkido under Grandmaster Gedo Chang.
If you know little about martial arts, choosing the right one can be rather daunting. We hope that the information provided on Chang's Hapkido Academy's website will be useful. Please don't hesitate to drop in to one of our schools, or contact us directly for more information. Chang's Hapkido Academy's main schools are located in London, England and the Chicago suburbs. Click the British flag in the left hand column to navigate directly to Hapkido London.
Hapkido is an easy-to-learn Korean martial art of self-defence suitable for all ages and abilities.
Literally, the term Hapkido is derived from three Korean words:
Hap : the coordination of mind and body.
Ki : the inner energy that is created and manifested through "Hap".
Do :the self-controlled and disciplined life necessary to create "Hap" and "Ki".
Hapkido is a complete martial art teaching throws, kicks, punches, joint manipulation, pressure points, free fighting, weapons and meditation.
All hapkido skills are designed to subdue an opponent without causing serious injuries.
The complete martial art.
What is Hapkido?