Training
Hapkido training takes place in a dojang. While training methods vary, a typical training session will contain technique practice (striking techniques as well as defensive throws and grappling), break falling (nakbop; 낙법; 落法), sparring, meditation and exercises to develop internal energy (ki; 기; 氣).
Although hapkido is in some respects a "soft" art, training is very vigorous and demanding. The practitioner could benefit in training by being lean and muscular. However, strength is not a prerequisite of hapkido; what strength and fitness is necessary to perform the techniques develops naturally as a result of training.
Example Curriculum
The following is an example of the Korea Hapkido Association technical requirements from 1st degree to 5th degree Black Belt as recorded by He-Young Kimm in 1991, created in association with Ji Han Jae. These techniques are now considered pre-dan level.
1st Degree Black Belt
- Single Kicks
- Wrist Seize Defense
- Clothing Seize Defense
- Punch Defense
- Kick Defense
- Combination Kicks
- Jumping Kicks
- Throw Defense
- Knife Defense
- Attacking Techniques / Taking the Initiative
2nd Degree Black Belt
- Advanced Wrist Grab Defense
- Advanced Clothing Grab Defense
- Advanced Punch Defense
- Advanced Kick Defense
- Choke Defense
- Advanced Attacking Techniques / Taking the Initiative
- Special Kicks
- Defense From A Sitting Or Lying Posture
3rd Degree Black Belt
- Joint locking Counters
- Short Stick Techniques
- Staff Techniques
4th Degree Black Belt
- Cane Techniques
- Sword Techniques
- Defense Against Multiple Attackers
5th Degree Black Belt
- Techniques Using Opponent's Force
- Rope Techniques
- Knife Throwing Techniques
- Revival Techniques
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