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Hapkido is a Korean martial art that combines elements of aikido, judo, and taekwondo. It focuses on circular motion, joint locks, and throws, as well as techniques for defending against punches, kicks and grabs. It was developed in the early 20th century by Ji Han Jae, a martial arts master who combined elements from multiple martial arts schools to create a style of self-defense that focuses on both defense and attack. Hapkido is an art of balance, both mentally and physically, and is a great way to build self-confidence, coordination, and strength. There are some forms of hapkido that teach weapon arts such as the sword and staff, but all forms of hapkido emphasize physical and mental discipline, as well as the use of joint locks and pressure points, as well as evasion and fluid motion. For those looking to challenge themselves and learn a martial art, Hapkido is a great choice.


1) What is the literal translation of "Hapkido"?

  • Karate
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Unified Power
  • The Way of Coordinated Power

2) Who is the founder of Hapkido?

  • Dong Jae Lee
  • Jhoon Rhee
  • Choi Yong-Sul
  • Gichin Funakoshi

3) Hapkido involves what type of striking and kicking techniques?

  • Forearm and Shin
  • Punch and Elbows
  • Hands and Feet
  • Head and Shoulder

4) What is the main purpose of Hapkido?

  • Self-defense
  • Health and Wellness
  • Competition
  • Showmanship

5) What are the three main components of Hapkido?

  • Strikes, Throws, and Blocks
  • Strikes, Joint Locks, and Throws
  • Blocks, Striking, and Kicks
  • Kicking, Striking, and Joint Locks

6) What is the purpose of joint locks in Hapkido?

  • To immobilize opponents
  • To control opponents
  • To break opponents
  • To show off

7) What is the main weapon used in Hapkido?

  • Knife
  • Sword
  • Staff
  • Empty Hand

8) Hapkido is a form of ______ martial art?

  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Thai

9) What is the primary philosophy of Hapkido?

  • Avoidance and evasion
  • Aggression and attack
  • Utility and power
  • Strength and speed

10) How many categories of techniques are there in Hapkido?

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

11) What is the name of the third category of techniques in Hapkido?

  • Sword Techniques
  • Joint Manipulation Techniques
  • Falling Techniques
  • Weapon Techniques

12) What is the name of the highest rank in Hapkido?

  • 10th degree black belt
  • 8th degree black belt
  • 9th degree black belt
  • 7th degree black belt

13) Hapkido is composed of techniques from what other two martial arts?

  • Judo and Karate
  • Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu
  • Aikido and Judo
  • Taekwondo and Aikido

14) What is the objective of defensive techniques in Hapkido?

  • Attack
  • Strike
  • Immobilize
  • Evade

15) What is the goal of ground fighting in Hapkido?

  • To Block
  • To Strike
  • To Control
  • To Evade

16) What type of grappling is utilized in Hapkido?

  • Joint Locks
  • Chokes
  • Strikes
  • Throws

17) What is the basis of offense and defense in Hapkido?

  • Physical Strength
  • Mental Strength
  • Speed and Accuracy
  • Circular Motion

18) What type of pressure point manipulation is found in Hapkido?

  • Dim Mak
  • Sinanju
  • Kyusho
  • Seiken

19) What is the name of the breathing technique used in Hapkido?

  • Haikyu
  • Ten Shin
  • Okiyama
  • Callanetics

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