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HapKiDo is a fluid Korean martial art that has roots in: 
Jiu Jitsu, Korean Kicking, Powerful Arm Stikes and Weaponry to provide all
around self defense!

Hap - Coordination 
Ki - Denotes The Essence Of Power 
Do - The Art or Way

HapKiDo has long been utilized by various police organizations and special
operations military groups throughout the world because it provides lethal
and controlling techniques.  So an individual can apply the amount of force
needed for various situations.  In Korea the Presidential Bodyguards and
the Seol Police SWAT Teams ALL train in traditional HapKiDo.  

To sum it up: HapKiDo gives you OPTIONS! You can be as "balistic" as needed
or as gentle as possible !

Is there someone in your life that you would be willing to protect?
You DO NOT have to be a presidential body guard to learn authentic Hap Ki Do.  

Now you can learn directly from the World HapKiDo
Association's Eastern United State's Director -
HapKiDo Master Monty Hendrix.


Pictured: Master Hendrix performing at the Late Grand Master Bong Soo Han's School
in Santa Monica, California.

Master Hendrix was originally trained by the Late "Father of HapKiDo in America" and
Special Forces Instructor - Grand Master Bong Soo Han.  Master Hendrix is now trained
directly by World HapKiDo Association President - Grand Master Tae Jung.

 The Essential Martial Arts HapKiDo program teaches the ability to move and deflect an
attack, along with a complete arsenal of counter strikes (Kicks, hand strikes, elbows,
knees). Additionally, the EMA HapKiDo program teaches functional grappling as
HapKiDo contains Wah-Ki (ground fighting), escaping holds, throwing/takedowns,
restraining holds and joint locking/breaking techniques. 
As a grappling bonus,
Head Instructor Monty Hendrix has several years of Submission Grappling experience
and is also a certified Catch Wrestler.  

When you combine these elements you have a very powerful and diverse martial art
where the practitioner has many options as to how they want to respond to an aggressor.


(Highlight Video from Master Hendrix' HapKiDo 4th Degree Black Belt Master's Exam
over a mile above sea level  in Denver, Colorado.)

"If an attacker tries to strike you, HapKiDo will give you the ability to move and deflect
that attack while having an extensive knowledge of counter strikes. However, if an
attacker actually puts their hands on you, then HapKiDo teaches a variety of ways
 to escape the hold or restrain that attacker... OR if necessary, break the joints in
their hand and arm."

-Master Hendrix


Aspects of EMA's HapKiDo Program:

 





 Lineage to the late Grand Master Bong Soo Han
(Father of HapKiDo in America), Grand Master Jung Tae
(WHA President), and the HapKiDo Founder: Choi, Young Sul.

  Yes
 Breathing & Focus Exercises  Yes
 Good for fitness & weight control  Yes
 Do you have to be strong?  No
 Stretching  Yes
 Extensive Self Defense Tactics  Yes
 Full Arsenal of Kicks  Yes
 Variety of Hand Strikes  Yes
 Elbow and Knee Strikes  Yes
 Defensive Movement  Yes
 Chokes  Yes
 Joint Locks & Holds  Yes
 Throws, Sweeps and Takedowns  Yes
 Ground Defense:
(Escapes, Pins, Locks, Striking, Grappling)		  Yes
 Rolling and Falling  Yes
 A Variety of Sparring Scenarios  Yes
 Weapons  Yes
 Defense against Weapons  Yes
 Use of Punching Bag & Equipment  Yes
 Appropriate for Civilians  Yes
 Appropriate for Law Enforcement  Yes
 Appropriate for Military  Yes
 Appropriate for Children  No
 Appropriate for Men  Yes
 Appropriate for Women  Yes
 Appropriate for executives  Yes
 Appropriate for Teens Yes
W/Evaluation 
 Goal oriented  Yes

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Notes on related arts:  Master Hendrix is a Certified Catch Wrestler through Scientific Wrestling with
Coach Jake Shannon and World Famous Wigan Style Catch Wrestler - Billy Robinson. Coach Robinson was
Kazushi Sakuraba's coach.  Master Hendrix is also Level 2 (of 2) Judo Certified by Judo World Champion
Mike Swain.  Additionally Master Hendrix has several years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Submission Grappling
experience.  
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Yong Sul Choi

Yong Sul Choi – Originator of Traditional HapKiDo



www.worldhapkido.com

Essential Martial Arts is a member of the World HapKiDo Association (WHA) which has affiliate schools
throughout the United States and the World.


Master Monty Hendrix, Grand Master Tae Jung, and Mrs. Ellen Hendrix


Hapkido Relies On Three Core Principles:

  1. Yu – The Theory Of Flowing Water
    In Hapkido practice, one does not stop an attacker’s force directly with force, but redirects it.  Water will never 

    struggle with an object that it encounters. Softness is another characteristic of water that relates to the understanding 

    of HapKiDo. Softness has the caacity to win against hardness. A tempered steel bar will eventually break under 

    enough stress. Water on the other hand, though it may be made to break up, will invariably join together again.

  2. Won-Theory Of The Circle
    As opposed to linear movements, the use of circular, fluid, flowing movements. The theory of the circle is 

    emphasized in Hapkido. Everyone has their own circle. Inside this circle is their private territory.  If someone were

    to enter this private domain with out approval or proper warning, each person has a right to defend against 

    this invasion.When an opponent punches, if the punch doesn’t trespass into one’s circle, there is no need to block.

    If one chooses to bock , it is considered a waste of time and energy. When an opponent’s punch does penetrate the 

    circle, it should be received indirectly; leading this force in a circle minimizes its effect. Utilizing a circle not only 

    disrupts the opponent’s force, but also sets the position for a counterattack.

  3. Wha – Theory Of Harmony
    In Hapkido training, there must exist a simultaneous combination of mind, body, environment and techniques. 

    Harmony is the most important element one should achieve in his training.  After one achieves harmony with himself,

    the next requirement is to harmonize with one’s opponent. Following this, learning to harmonize with the environment 

    is the next stage. The final task is blending the harmony that one has developed with himself, the opponent, and the 

    environment with that of his techniques.


Master Hendrix & Grand Master Bong Soo Han

Master Hendrix was originally introduced to Hapkido by Soke James Clements (HapKiDo 4th Dan promoted in the mid
1970’s) through Soke Clements eclectic system of Kamibushishin-Do which contained elements of Hapkido. Mr. Hendrix
eventually earned a 5th Degree Black Belt in KamiBushiShinDo.  

Master Hendrix went on to train directly with Grand Master Bong Soo Han – The father of HapKiDo in America. GM Han
was a direct student of Hapkido founder – Yong Sul Choi. Master Hendrix earned his HapKido: 1st Degree Black Belt,
2nd Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor Certificates from Grand Master Han in Santa Monica, California. 

See Master Hendrix' 1st Degree Black Belt Test

Master Hendrix was given permission to test for his 3rd Degree black belt by GM Han’s International HapKiDo Federation.
 Unfortunately, GM Han passed away before Master Hendrix tested for 3rd Degree.  Shortly after GM Han’s passing,
 Master Hendrix was honored by being tested for Hapkido 3rd Degree black belt in Greensboro, NC in front of his: Friends,
family and students by GM Han’s three original senior students: Master Eric Friske, Master Danny Cruz and Master
Mark Gannon, along with the IHF’s Chief of Operations: Mr. Jon Davis and Mr. Brian Buck as well as special guest Grand Master Lee. 

Master Hendrix now holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt Master with the World HapKiDo Association (WHA) and was a
graduate of the WHA’s first ever International Certified Instructor course in Denver, Colorado.  Watch highlights of Master
Hendrix 4th Degree Black Belt Exam in Denver, Colorado: http://www.youtube.com/essentialmartialarts#p/u/18/GtCL9WPIuT8  

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Grand Master Bong Soo Han Demonstrates

Master Friske, Master Hendrix, Mr. Weston, Mr. McKillican, and Master Cruz
at Essential Martial Arts first HapKiDo Black Belt Award Ceremony.

 
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