"The Science of Self Defense"

In 1990 Grandmaster John 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".  In 1999, the Combat Hapkido System was officially recognized and accredited as a legitimate "Kwan" of HapKiDo by the WKF/KKA (Kido-Hae).  The Korean name of Combat Hapkido is "Chon-Tu Kwan HapKiDo"

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 that produces effective 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 ages because physical strength and athletic abilities are not essential.  The emphasis is on redirecting the assailants' aggression and power back towards 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 living in a modern society.

The essence of Combat Hapkido is pure Self Defense.  It is the synthesis of dynamic concepts, scientific principles, realistic applications and plain common sense.

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 just 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 block stances.

• Combat Hapkido does not teach "Traditional" weapons like the joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan.  We teach cane, belt,short stick, knife 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 can not be modified nor regulated to be one.  There are no competitions, tournaments or championships.

• To learn more visit www.dsihq.com

• You must be an official ICHF member to attain rank in Combat Hapkido

All classes are taught only by licensed ICHF instructors.