Plano Martial Arts introduced Combat Hapkido to it's students in the spring of 2000. It's effective approach to self-defense and variety of techniques, built upon basic principles of body mechanics, makes it a welcome addition to the martial arts program taught at PMA. For further information concerning Combat Hapkido, Check the International Combat Hapkido Federation website at ichf.com
The ICHF falls under the umbrella of Defensive Services, International. The DSI offers a variety of organizations and training opportunities. Currently, the DSI entities are :
International Combat Hapkido Federation
Independent Taekwondo Association
Military Combatives Association
International Police Defensive Tactics Institute
Combat Hapkido Ground Survival
Combat Hapkido Anatomical Targeting Strategies
Defensive Services International MMA
Grandmaster John Pellegrini
Combat Hapkido Founder
In 1990 Grandmaster Pellegrini officially named his style of Hapkido "Combat Hapkido". The name clearly identifies it and sets it apart from other "traditional" styles of Hapkido. It is also referred to as the "Science of Self Defense".
Combat Hapkido is an extremely realistic and versatile discipline of self protection that includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, grappling and disarming techniques. The result is a practical, comprehensive Self Defense system that is enjoyable to learn and produce effectives results in realistic situations.
Combat Hapkido's dynamic concepts are based on scientific principles of anatomy and biokinetics as well as psychology and strategy. It is well suited for men and women of all sizes because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential. The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants' aggression and power back toward them with little effort and minimum force on your part.
Founding this system did not involve "inventing" the techniques. It was a matter of selecting the most realistic, effective and practical ones, modifying others and then combining and arranging these techniques in a structured system of instruction designed for individuals of all physical abilities in a modern society.
Combat Hapkido is also ideal for those individuals ( for example, many women, busy professionals and law enforcement officers) who do not have the time, desire or ability to commit themselves to the demanding study of a traditional Martial Art.
The essence of Combat Hapkido is pure Self Defense. It is the synthesis of dynamic concepts, scientific principles, realistic applications and plain common sense.
WHAT COMBAT HAPKIDO IS NOT:
* A new Martial Art
* Traditional Hapkido with a different name
* A "Free-Style" type of Martial Art
* A Martial Sport
* An amateurish mix of random techniques from different Martial Arts
WHAT COMBAT HAPKIDO IS:
* A new modern style of Hapkido
* A totally scientific approach to Self Defense
* A realistic and effective discipline of personal protection
* A Dynamic and flexible program of learning and teaching the science of Self Defense
* The result of over 35 years of Martial Arts study, research, application and synthesis
Combat Hapkido can be easily integrated into any program because it complements and blends well with most Martial Arts.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL HAPKIDO AND COMBAT HAPKIDO
Combat Hapkido is a new, modern style of Hapkido developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini. Combat Hapkido differs from other Hapkido styles philosophically as well as technically.
Following are a few examples:
*Combat Hapkido is 100% Self Defense. There are no forms (Kata/Hyungs).
*All Combat Hapkido kicks are directed to the lower part of the body.
*Combat Hapkido does not teach "acrobatic" kicks.
*Combat Hapkido employs break falls and throws in a very limited manner.
*Combat Hapkido has no hard blocks or stances.
*Combat Hapkido does not teach "Traditional" weapons like joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan. We teach cane, belt and other Self Defense tools.
*Combat Hapkido teaches special firearms disarming techniques.
*Combat Hapkido contains a complete Ground Grappling program.
*Combat Hapkido, because it is flexible, dynamic and eclectic, continues to evolve.
*Combat Hapkido is not a sport and cannot be modified nor regulated to be one. There are no competitions, tournaments or championships.
*Breaking boards (or any other material) is not required nor desirable in Combat Hapkido.
Grandmaster Pellegrini travels the world providing instruction through seminars. Chances are there will be one close, so check out the ICHF website for a listing of upcoming seminars. Due to his popularity, many seminars are scheduled more than a year in advance, so we can plan our attendance well in advance. Each seminar, on the ICHF website will have contact information for the host. If you need more information about a seminar, please contact the host.
For more information about Combat Hapkido go to their website at WWW.ICHF.COM
CLASS INFORMATION
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-11:00am
Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm
Monthly Training Fee - $70.00
Yearly Membership dues $40 for the first year, $30 yearly renewal