Definitions.
Self Defence, Martial
Arts, Hapkido
Self-defence
The use of
reasonable force to protect oneself or members of the family from bodily harm
from the attack of an aggressor, if the defender has reason to believe
he/she/they is/are in danger. The force used in self-defence may be sufficient
for protection from apparent harm (not just an empty verbal threat) or to halt
any danger from attack, but cannot be an excuse to continue the attack or use
excessive force. Reasonable force can also be used to protect property from
theft or destruction.
Martial Arts
The term
martial arts refers to all of the various systems of training for combat. These
different systems or styles are all designed for one purpose: physically
defeating opponents and defending against threats.
Hapkido
Hapkido is a
traditional Korean martial art which focuses on defence rather than offense,
and is designed to neutralize an opponent through a range of techniques. The
techniques in Hapkido are not designed for sport or fun, they are designed to
damage, cripple or kill. Hapkido can be a vicious fighting form emphasising
bone jarring throws, deadly strikes and violent joint locks.
Hapkido is a
discipline which is also designed to clarify and calm the spirit, and those who
practice Hapkido are also attempting to develop themselves as individuals
Hapkido, in
Korean, means the way, or do, of ki, which refers to life energy, and harmony,
or hap. It is designed to be a martial art which harmonizes body energy while
maintaining a state of non-aggression, and can be practiced by men and women of
all ranges of size and strength. Hapkido is about calculated moves rather than
brute force.
