Jang Mu Won Hapkido is a Korean martial art focused on practical self-defense through joint locks, throws, strikes, kicks, pressure points, falls, and circular movement. Training emphasizes control, balance, timing, redirection of force, close-range defense, and effective responses to grabs, strikes, and common attacks. Students develop reliable skills through basics, self-defense sets, paired drills, and disciplined practice guided by traditional etiquette and modern safety standards.
Jang Mu Won Hapkido offers a complete approach to self-defense by combining striking, locking, throwing, and control methods into one structured system. Practitioners build coordination, awareness, confidence, flexibility, discipline, and the ability to respond calmly and efficiently under pressure.
What is Jang Mu Won Hapkido?
Jang Mu Won Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines joint locks, throws, strikes and kicks. It emphasizes circular motion and redirecting an attacker’s force.
The art also includes traditional weapons such as the cane and staff.
History and lineage
Hapkido developed in Korea in the mid-twentieth century, with roots attributed to Choi Yong-sul, who had studied Japanese jujutsu.
Jang Mu Won is one branch of this tradition, with its own curriculum of techniques and ranks.
What a class looks like
Class includes warm-ups, break-falls, kicking and striking drills, and partner practice of locks, throws and escapes.
Who it's for
Hapkido suits people who want a well-rounded self-defense system that combines striking and grappling, and who enjoy technical, partner-based practice.
FAQ
Is Hapkido good for self-defense?
Yes, Hapkido is designed for self-defense, using joint locks, throws and strikes to control attackers.
What is the difference between Hapkido and Taekwon-Do?
Hapkido emphasizes joint locks, throws and redirection, while Taekwon-Do focuses mainly on kicking and striking.
