About Hanmudo
Hanmudo is considered a cousin of Hapkido and was founded by Grandmaster He-Young Kimm.
Hanmudo is less aggressive and more fluid in nature than Hapkido. Hanmudo uses the same philosophy as Han Tae Keuk (Korean Tai Chi). When a lock is applied in Hapkido, it is followed with a forward motion to throw or bring down the attacker. In Hanmudo, a pulling action coupled with a downward motion is used. The purpose of this is to allow smooth follow up movements to other techniques. Hanmudo motion follows the infinity sign in blocking and attacking movements.
The central tenet of Hanmudo is balance. By this we mean that the martial art is organized so that there is balance between:
- Empty hand and weapons techniques
- Techniques powered by physical strength and Ki energy
- Training of the physical body and philosophical, mental and spiritual training
- Techniques of the left and right side of the body
- Traditional and Modern philosophy and techniques
The Hanmudo System is divided into four major divisions. These divisions are:
- Yuh Kwon Sul - Study of Empty Hand Techniques
- Mu Ki Sul - Study of Weapons Techniques
- Son Do Sul - Study of Ki
- Han Chul Hak - Study of Han Philosophy
