HOW IS COMBAT HAPKIDO DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL HAPKIDO?

Combat Hapkido is a new, modern style of Hapkido developed by Grandmaster John Pellegrini (pictured on the left above with Master Scali).  It differs from other Hapkido styles philosophically as well as technically.

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The following are a few examples:

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• 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 breakfalls and throws in a very limited manner

• Combat Hapkido does NOT teach ‘traditional’ weapons like joot-do (bamboo sword) or fan.  We teach cane, belt 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 cannot be modified nor regulated to be one.  There are no competitions, tournaments or championships